#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of prioritizing in emergency nursing?
Ensuring patient satisfaction
Maintaining a calm and relaxed environment
Identifying and addressing life-threatening issues first
Completing paperwork in a timely manner
#2
What is the significance of the Golden Hour in emergency nursing?
The first hour after a patient arrives at the hospital
A time frame for routine check-ups
The ideal duration for lunch breaks
A period when emergency nurses switch shifts
#3
In the context of emergency nursing, what does the term 'triage' mean?
Transporting patients to the hospital
Assessing and prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition
Administering medications to stabilize vital signs
Recording patient demographics
#4
What is the main purpose of the triage process in emergency nursing?
Determining the patient's insurance coverage
Assigning priority levels based on severity of illness or injury
Choosing the appropriate treatment plan
Recording patient demographics
#5
In the ABCDE approach for triage, what does 'C' stand for?
Circulation
Comfort
Coordination
Cognition
#6
During the primary survey in emergency nursing, what does 'D' represent in the acronym 'ABCDE'?
Disability
Dehydration
Diagnosis
Disposition
#7
In the context of emergency nursing, what is the role of the START triage system?
Assessing mental health conditions
Prioritizing patients based on resources available
Determining readiness for discharge
Evaluating rehabilitation potential
#8
When utilizing the Manchester Triage System, what color code indicates the highest priority?
#9
What is the primary purpose of the 'secondary survey' in emergency nursing?
Obtaining a detailed medical history
Reassessing the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation
Administering definitive care
Assigning a triage category
#10
Which of the following patients should be prioritized first in an emergency situation?
A patient with a minor laceration
A patient with difficulty breathing
A patient with a simple fracture
A patient with a mild headache
#11
What is the primary responsibility of an emergency nurse during mass casualty incidents?
Ensuring personal safety first
Documenting patient histories
Assigning blame for the incident
Providing immediate care to the most critically injured
#12
Which of the following is a key principle of prioritizing pediatric patients in emergency nursing?
Treating all pediatric patients as low priority
Using the same triage criteria as for adults
Prioritizing based on weight rather than severity
Considering age-specific vital signs and developmental milestones
#13
What should be the nurse's priority when managing multiple casualties with similar severity of injuries?
Administering pain relief
Assigning priority based on arrival time
Utilizing a random selection process
Initiating a buddy system among patients
#14
During a disaster situation, what ethical principle guides the allocation of resources in emergency nursing?
Autonomy
Justice
Veracity
Fidelity
#15
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by emergency nurses during triage?
Overprioritizing minor injuries
Underprioritizing critical patients
Delaying treatment for all patients
Avoiding communication with other healthcare providers