Emergency Nursing Quiz

What is the first step in the initial response during an emergency?

• Survey the scene

• Ask for HELP

• Call for medical assistance

• Do a secondary assessment

Which of the following is NOT one of the five emergency action principles?

• Do a primary survey of the victim

• Activate Medical Assistance

• Provide emotional support

• Survey the scene

What should you do if the scene is unsafe?

• Leave the victim alone

• Intervene immediately

• Call for help

• Say out loud 'scene is safe'

What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in the secondary assessment?

• Signs, Age, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Emergency

• Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events

• Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events

• Symptoms, Age, Medications, Previous injuries, Last meal, Environment

Which of the following is a DO in emergency care?

• Make unrealistic promises

• Obtain consent when possible

• Leave the victim alone to get help

• Assume the victim's injuries are the only ones

What is the purpose of Body Substance Isolation (BSI)?

• To prevent disease transmission

• To activate medical assistance

• To assess the victim's injuries

• To provide comfort to the victim

What should you do if the victim is confused?

• Make promises to comfort them

• Leave them alone

• Provide clear instructions

• Trust their judgment

What is the recommended approach for infants and children in emergencies?

• Call First

• Activate Medical Assistance last

• Care First

• Survey the scene first

Which of the following is a DON’T in giving emergency care?

• Respect the victim's privacy

• Identify yourself to the victim

• Let the victim see their injuries

• Provide emotional support

What is the last step in the emergency action principles?

• Referral for further evaluation and management

• Initial assessment of the victim

• Activate Medical Assistance

• Do a primary survey of the victim