WorksheetsTriage Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the algorithm used to sort through patients and assign an acuity level?
Emergency Services Resource
Emergency Severity Index
Emergency Triage Tool
Triage Assignment Tool
Patient's assigned an ESI Level 2 are always in the "sick" category, meaning they have unstable vitals.
True
False
Which of the following acuity levels are resource dependent
1
2
3,4,5
Female patient reports with unilateral pelvic pain with a sudden onset. What acuity level should she be assigned?
2
3
4
5
What tool should be used to assess the majority of pediatric patients?
Pediatric Assessment Triangle
Pediatric Triage Tool
Pediatric Emergency Index
Pediatric Respiratory Scale
Patient presents with agitation, suicidal ideation, and ETOH on board. What is the patient's ESI level?
2
3
4
5
Mention of this word in the triage process most frequently leads to overlooking dangerous vital signs or chief complaints
Young age
Health illiteracy
Anxiety
Which of the following vital signs is the most concerning for a 7 year old?
Temp 38.8*C, RR 28, HR 120, BP 80/44.
Temp
RR
HR
BP
Which of the following is considered a vital sign in the triage vitals process?
GCS
A/O level
Pain Scale
Why do we triage?
To sort through and prioritize patients
For financial reimbursement
For liability purposes
True or false: Initiating NIOs in the triage process is accepted and encouraged?
True
False
True or false: All Code Stroke patients are an acuity 1.
True
False
Which of the following would be assigned an acuity level 2?
50 yom with cough, no SOB, VSS.
25yom left eye pain secondary to small wood fragments. VSS.
70yof with arm pain secondary to a fall. VSS.
18 yom presents with unilateral, spontaneous testicular pain. VSS.
“I think I need a tetanus shot,” a 25you female tells you. “I stepped on a rusty nail this morning, and I know I haven’t had one for years.” no past medical history, drug allergies, or medications. What acuity?
3
4
5
“I just don’t feel right,” reports a 21yo female who presents with a rapid heart rate. “I can barely catch my breath, and I have this funny pressure in my chest.” HR is 178 and regular, rr 32, bp 82/60, skin is cool and diaphoretic. What acuity?
1
2
3
4
“I called my pediatrician, and she told me to bring him in because of his fever,” reports the mother of a 2-week-old. VS: T 38.3*C, HR 154, RR 42, SpO2 100%. Uncomplicated, vaginal delivery, the baby is acting appropriately.
2
3
4
5
Which of the following is not considered a resource?
Labs (blood/ urine)
EKG
Imaging (CT/ Xray/ MRI/ US)
IV line
Which of the following is not an ESI level 1?
Obtunded/ unresponsive patient
Anaphylaxis
Flaccid infant
Transplant recipient with fever or other sign of infection
