1. What is the primary goal of triage in emergency nursing?
a) To provide definitive care to all patients
b) To assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions
c) To discharge patients as quickly as possible
d) To perform routine physical exams
Answer: b) To assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions

2. In the START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) system, what does a “red” tag indicate?
a) Immediate treatment required
b) Delayed treatment
c) Minimal care required
d) Deceased
Answer: a) Immediate treatment required

3. What is the main purpose of the “ABCs” in emergency response?
a) To prioritize and address airway, breathing, and circulation
b) To assess blood pressure, body temperature, and consciousness
c) To provide comfort care and pain management
d) To evaluate nutritional needs and fluid balance
Answer: a) To prioritize and address airway, breathing, and circulation

4. What does the “Triage Tag” system help with?
a) Categorizing patients by their urgency and need for care
b) Providing detailed diagnostic information
c) Performing surgical procedures
d) Managing hospital admissions
Answer: a) Categorizing patients by their urgency and need for care

5. What is the role of a “triage nurse”?
a) To quickly assess, prioritize, and manage patient flow in an emergency setting
b) To perform routine health check-ups
c) To provide long-term patient care
d) To handle administrative tasks
Answer: a) To quickly assess, prioritize, and manage patient flow in an emergency setting

6. In the event of a mass casualty incident, which triage category would a patient with severe but potentially survivable injuries most likely fall into?
a) Immediate
b) Delayed
c) Minimal
d) Deceased
Answer: a) Immediate

7. What is the “scoop and run” approach in emergency response?
a) Quickly transporting patients to the hospital for further care
b) Providing advanced care on scene before transport
c) Performing detailed assessments and treatment before transport
d) Managing multiple patients simultaneously on scene
Answer: a) Quickly transporting patients to the hospital for further care

8. What is “triage sorting” used for in a disaster situation?
a) To quickly classify patients based on the severity of their injuries
b) To assign patients to different hospital departments
c) To provide long-term care solutions
d) To discharge patients from the hospital
Answer: a) To quickly classify patients based on the severity of their injuries

9. What does the “DECON” process refer to in an emergency response?
a) Decontamination of patients exposed to hazardous materials
b) Delivery of emergency care
c) Discharge of stable patients
d) Diagnosis of critical conditions
Answer: a) Decontamination of patients exposed to hazardous materials

10. In a triage situation, which patient priority is usually given to those who are breathing but have no palpable pulse?
a) Immediate
b) Delayed
c) Minimal
d) Deceased
Answer: d) Deceased

11. What does the “MCI” acronym stand for in emergency management?
a) Mass Casualty Incident
b) Medical Care Index
c) Major Clinical Investigation
d) Minimal Care Intervention
Answer: a) Mass Casualty Incident

12. What is the purpose of “immediate triage” during a disaster?
a) To assess and treat life-threatening injuries first
b) To provide long-term care for all patients
c) To perform routine diagnostic tests
d) To administer medication to stabilize patients
Answer: a) To assess and treat life-threatening injuries first

13. What is the main focus of “primary survey” in emergency response?
a) Identifying and addressing life-threatening conditions
b) Conducting detailed physical exams
c) Performing diagnostic imaging
d) Providing psychological support
Answer: a) Identifying and addressing life-threatening conditions

14. In the “START” triage system, what does a “yellow” tag indicate?
a) Delayed treatment
b) Immediate treatment required
c) Minimal care required
d) Deceased
Answer: a) Delayed treatment

15. What is the significance of “secondary triage”?
a) To reassess patients’ conditions and prioritize further care
b) To provide initial care
c) To transport patients to different facilities
d) To discharge patients
Answer: a) To reassess patients’ conditions and prioritize further care

16. What is the main purpose of “rapid response teams” in hospitals?
a) To address acute deterioration in patients promptly
b) To perform routine patient care
c) To handle administrative tasks
d) To manage patient discharge
Answer: a) To address acute deterioration in patients promptly

17. What does the “IMIST-AMBO” mnemonic assist with in emergency response?
a) Ensuring complete and accurate patient handoff information during transfer
b) Performing immediate triage and treatment
c) Managing multiple patients simultaneously
d) Providing psychological support
Answer: a) Ensuring complete and accurate patient handoff information during transfer

18. In emergency triage, what is a “green” tag used for?
a) Minimal care required
b) Immediate treatment required
c) Delayed treatment
d) Deceased
Answer: a) Minimal care required

19. What is the purpose of “critical care triage”?
a) To prioritize patients requiring intensive care based on the severity of their condition
b) To provide routine care for all patients
c) To manage administrative tasks
d) To perform long-term rehabilitation
Answer: a) To prioritize patients requiring intensive care based on the severity of their condition

20. What does the “ABCDE” approach stand for in emergency management?
a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
b) Assessment, Blood pressure, Comfort, Duration, Evaluation
c) Airway, Breathing, Compression, Discharge, Environment
d) Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Decision-making, Evaluation
Answer: a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

21. In a disaster situation, what does “triage tags” help with?
a) Categorizing patients based on the severity of their injuries
b) Providing definitive care
c) Performing diagnostic imaging
d) Administering medications
Answer: a) Categorizing patients based on the severity of their injuries

22. What does “advanced triage” involve?
a) Detailed assessment and prioritization based on complex criteria
b) Basic initial assessment
c) Routine patient care
d) Patient discharge
Answer: a) Detailed assessment and prioritization based on complex criteria

23. What is the main goal of “debriefing” after an emergency response?
a) To review and analyze the response for improvement
b) To provide additional care to patients
c) To administer medication
d) To discharge patients
Answer: a) To review and analyze the response for improvement

24. What does “Triage Category 1” indicate in some triage systems?
a) Immediate care required
b) Delayed care
c) Minimal care
d) Deceased
Answer: a) Immediate care required

25. What is the “ABCDE” mnemonic used for in trauma assessment?
a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
b) Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Diagnosis, Environment
c) Airway, Breathing, Comfort, Discomfort, Environment
d) Assessment, Blood pressure, Comfort, Discharge, Evaluation
Answer: a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

26. What is the purpose of “emergency response protocols”?
a) To provide structured and systematic responses to emergencies
b) To perform routine patient care
c) To handle administrative tasks
d) To provide long-term care
Answer: a) To provide structured and systematic responses to emergencies

27. What does “triage prioritization” help with in emergency situations?
a) Determining the order in which patients should receive care based on urgency
b) Performing routine health checks
c) Managing hospital admissions
d) Providing long-term care
Answer: a) Determining the order in which patients should receive care based on urgency

28. What is the main focus of “rapid triage”?
a) Quickly assessing and categorizing patients to manage large numbers efficiently
b) Providing detailed diagnostic tests
c) Performing complex surgical procedures
d) Administering long-term care
Answer: a) Quickly assessing and categorizing patients to manage large numbers efficiently

29. What is “mass casualty triage” used for?
a) To manage and prioritize care during incidents with a large number of casualties
b) To perform routine patient care
c) To discharge stable patients
d) To provide comfort care
Answer: a) To manage and prioritize care during incidents with a large number of casualties

30. What is the purpose of “field triage”?
a) To assess and prioritize patients at the scene of an emergency
b) To perform detailed hospital assessments
c) To provide long-term patient care
d) To manage patient discharge
Answer: a) To assess and prioritize patients at the scene of an emergency

31. What does “triage assessment” involve in emergency situations?
a) Evaluating the severity of patients’ conditions to prioritize care
b) Providing routine check-ups
c) Handling administrative tasks
d) Performing diagnostic tests
Answer: a) Evaluating the severity of patients’ conditions to prioritize care

32. What is “treatment” in the context of emergency nursing?
a) Interventions provided to address patients’ immediate needs
b) Routine health care services
c) Long-term rehabilitation
d) Administrative tasks
Answer: a) Interventions provided to address patients’ immediate needs

33. What is the role of “emergency medical services (EMS)” in triage?
a) To provide rapid assessment and transport of patients to appropriate facilities
b) To perform routine care
c) To manage hospital admissions
d) To handle administrative tasks
Answer: a) To provide rapid assessment and transport of patients to appropriate facilities

34. What is a “red flag” in triage systems?
a) A sign indicating a life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention
b) A marker for routine care
c) An indicator of stable conditions
d) A sign for discharge readiness
Answer: a) A sign indicating a life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention

35. What does “triage methodology” refer to?
a) The systematic approach to categorizing and prioritizing patient care
b) The process of discharging patients
c) The routine assessment of health
d) The management of hospital resources
Answer: a) The systematic approach to categorizing and prioritizing patient care

36. In triage, what does “assessing vital signs” help determine?
a) The severity of the patient’s condition
b) Routine health assessments
c) Long-term care needs
d) Administrative details
Answer: a) The severity of the patient’s condition

37. What is “comprehensive triage”?
a) A thorough evaluation and categorization of patients based on multiple criteria
b) A quick initial assessment
c) A routine patient check-up
d) The management of hospital discharges
Answer: a) A thorough evaluation and categorization of patients based on multiple criteria

38. What is the significance of “patient transport” in emergency care?
a) Ensuring timely and appropriate transfer to advanced medical care
b) Performing routine assessments
c) Managing hospital admissions
d) Providing long-term care
Answer: a) Ensuring timely and appropriate transfer to advanced medical care

39. What is a “triage officer” responsible for?
a) Overseeing the triage process and ensuring proper categorization of patients
b) Providing routine patient care
c) Handling administrative tasks
d) Performing diagnostic tests
Answer: a) Overseeing the triage process and ensuring proper categorization of patients

40. What does “rapid assessment” aim to achieve in an emergency setting?
a) Quickly evaluating patients to determine the need for urgent care
b) Providing long-term health care
c) Performing routine check-ups
d) Managing patient discharges
Answer: a) Quickly evaluating patients to determine the need for urgent care

41. What is “situation awareness” in the context of triage?
a) Understanding the context of the emergency to make informed decisions
b) Performing routine health assessments
c) Managing administrative details
d) Providing comfort care
Answer: a) Understanding the context of the emergency to make informed decisions

42. What does “initial triage” involve?
a) The first assessment and categorization of patients based on urgency
b) Detailed assessments of individual patient histories
c) Routine health check-ups
d) Discharge management
Answer: a) The first assessment and categorization of patients based on urgency

43. What is the purpose of “patient prioritization” in triage?
a) To ensure that patients with the most critical needs receive care first
b) To perform routine health assessments
c) To manage hospital admissions
d) To provide long-term care
Answer: a) To ensure that patients with the most critical needs receive care first

44. What does “field assessment” refer to in emergency triage?
a) Evaluating patients’ conditions at the scene of an emergency
b) Conducting detailed assessments in a hospital setting
c) Providing long-term care
d) Handling administrative tasks
Answer: a) Evaluating patients’ conditions at the scene of an emergency

45. What is a “triage protocol”?
a) A set of guidelines for assessing and prioritizing patient care in emergencies
b) Routine health care procedures
c) The process for patient discharge
d) Management of hospital resources
Answer: a) A set of guidelines for assessing and prioritizing patient care in emergencies

46. What is “emergency preparedness” in the context of triage?
a) Planning and training for potential emergencies to ensure effective response
b) Routine patient care management
c) Performing detailed diagnostic tests
d) Managing hospital admissions
Answer: a) Planning and training for potential emergencies to ensure effective response

47. What does “patient flow” refer to in emergency care?
a) The movement and management of patients through the healthcare system
b) Routine patient assessments
c) Administrative details
d) Long-term care management
Answer: a) The movement and management of patients through the healthcare system

48. What is the main focus of “emergency response training”?
a) Equipping healthcare professionals with skills for effective triage and emergency management
b) Performing routine health assessments
c) Handling administrative tasks
d) Providing long-term care
Answer: a) Equipping healthcare professionals with skills for effective triage and emergency management

49. In triage, what does the “red” category indicate?
a) Immediate attention required
b) Minimal care needed
c) Delayed care
d) Deceased
Answer: a) Immediate attention required

50. What is the significance of “patient assessment” in triage?
a) It helps to determine the urgency of care needed
b) It is used for routine health checks
c) It manages administrative tasks
d) It provides long-term care
Answer: a) It helps to determine the urgency of care needed

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