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WorksheetsEmergency CN Quiz for Revision
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
A patient nearing end of life expresses the desire for a DNR order. Which ethical principle supports respecting their choice?
Justice
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
In acute myocardial infarction, why is IV morphine administered as a first-line treatment?
To reduce anxiety
To relieve chest pain
To increase oxygenation
To increase cardiac workload
Applying physical restraints without a doctor's order leads to ethical conflict because:
It's a value-based decision
Patient’s legal rights coexist with a health professional’s obligation.
It occurs under stress
It ignores patient autonomy
A patient's heart rate drops during suctioning. What is the immediate nursing action?
Reduce suction pressure
Notify the physician
Stop suction and provide oxygen
Continue and observe
Distended neck veins are commonly observed in which cardiovascular disorder?
Myocarditis
Heart failure
Myocardial infarction
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
A stroke patient arrives with slurred speech and left arm weakness. What should be done first?
Identify risk factors
Request urgent brain CT
Call speech therapist
Prepare for thrombolytics
What physical assessment finding requires immediate action after a motor vehicle accident?
Unequal pupils
Irregular pulse
Tracheal deviation
Fever with vomiting
What is the nurse's top concern before administering t-PA to an ischemic stroke patient?
Past medical history
Physical assessment
Planned surgeries
Time of symptom onset
A patient with closed head injury should be monitored closely for what complication?
Hypotension
Hyperthermia
Cerebral edema
Pulmonary edema
After a motor vehicle crash, a patient has facial swelling and noisy breathing. What should the nurse do first?
Administer oxygen and intubate
Open airway and suction
Start IV line
Send for blood tests
What is the priority intervention for a semi-conscious patient in diabetic ketoacidosis?
Start insulin
Insert Ryle's tube
Prepare for intubation
Begin fluid replacement
A trauma patient with RR 10, weak pulse, and decreased capillary refill should be triaged under which color?
Red
Green
Black
Yellow
Which of the following triage categories has the highest priority for care?
Brought-in-dead
Major bone injury
Spinal injury
Head injury with airway obstruction
After transfusion, a patient presents with fever and chills. What is the likely complication?
Hypervolemic shock
Fluid overload
Septic transfusion reaction
Hypovolemia
What clinical sign most strongly indicates a hypovolemic state?
Dark urine
Low pulse rate
High BP
Dry mucous membranes
An ECG with PR interval of 0.24s and regular P/QRS waves suggests:
Sinus bradycardia
Normal sinus rhythm
Sick sinus syndrome
1st-degree heart block
The rhythm displayed on the monitor shows irregularly irregular intervals. What is it?
Atrial flutter
Atrial fibrillation
Sinus arrhythmia
Sinus tachycardia
A patient's ABG shows respiratory acidosis. What is the most likely cause?
Severe pain
Facial injury
Emotional stress
Airway obstruction
Carotid massage can slow heart rate by stimulating which nerve?
Phrenic nerve
Vagus nerve
Diaphragmatic nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Which ECG leads show ST elevation in inferior wall MI?
V1-V2
V4-V5
II, III, aVF
I, aVL, V6
What drug is indicated for bradycardia on cardiac monitor?
IV Atropine 1mg
IV Adenosine 6mg
IV Adrenaline 1mg
IV Amiodarone 300mg
Which patient should be triaged as green in mass casualty?
Head injury
Open fracture
Chest pain
Walking wounded
Which of the following defines first-degree heart block?
PR interval >0.20s with consistent P-QRS
Irregular P waves
Wide QRS
Absent P waves
In ethical decision-making, what does autonomy emphasize?
Patient independence
Equality
Safety
Provider opinion
Which condition causes high fever, altered sensorium, and dry skin?
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
Hypovolemia
Sepsis
For a patient with altered breathing and blunt trauma, what is the priority?
Send for X-ray
Establish airway
Pain relief
Fluid bolus
How is stroke type confirmed upon arrival to ED?
Glucose test
CT scan
MRI
History taking
What medication reverses severe anaphylaxis symptoms?
Hydrocortisone
Adrenaline
Salbutamol
IV fluids
Seizure control during status epilepticus requires:
Midazolam or Lorazepam
Oxygen only
Restraints
Bed rest
What's the first step in CPR when patient collapses?
Call for help
Start compressions
Give oxygen
Check BP
A patient diagnosed with sepsis presents with hypotension and confusion. What is the nurse's immediate priority?
Initiate fluid resuscitation
Obtain arterial blood gases
Notify next of kin
Document intake and output
An elderly patient presents with sudden onset of slurred speech and facial drooping. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
Perform FAST assessment and notify stroke team
Reassure and recheck symptoms after 30 minutes
Administer aspirin immediately
Call the speech therapist
Following a witnessed seizure, the patient is unresponsive but breathing. What should the nurse do next?
Place patient in lateral position and ensure safety
Insert oral airway
Initiate seizure protocol
Administer IV dextrose
A trauma patient arrives with paradoxical chest movement and shortness of breath. What is the nurse's initial priority?
Administer high-flow oxygen
Immobilize cervical spine
Apply cardiac monitor
Draw arterial blood gas sample
The nurse observes a sudden drop in oxygen saturation in a ventilated patient. What should be done first?
Check for kinks or disconnection in the ventilator tubing
Increase ventilator rate
Suction the patient
Notify respiratory therapist
In a suspected stroke patient, why is recording the exact time of onset critical?
It determines eligibility for thrombolytic therapy
It allows for family notification
It helps calculate Glasgow Coma Scale
It guides post-stroke rehab
A patient with a snake bite shows swelling and ptosis. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Keep limb immobilized and prepare for antivenom
Apply ice to bite area
Suction the wound
Elevate the limb above heart level
The nurse receives ABG results of pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 55. What condition does this indicate?
Respiratory acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis
A patient develops generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do during the seizure?
Protect the patient from injury and do not restrain
Insert an oral airway
Give IM midazolam immediately
Start CPR
A patient receiving SIMV ventilator mode becomes anxious. What should the nurse assess first?
Synchrony with ventilator and airway patency
IV line patency
Urine output
Pupil reaction
During CPR, what is the correct depth for chest compressions in an adult?
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
1 inch (2.5 cm)
3 inches (7.5 cm)
As deep as possible
A patient with suspected femur fracture is bleeding profusely. What is the priority action?
Apply direct pressure to bleeding site
Insert Foley catheter
Request full blood count
Elevate the injured leg
What is the antidote for severe anaphylactic reaction?
Intramuscular epinephrine
IV hydrocortisone
Oral antihistamines
Nebulized salbutamol
What is the role of the nurse in a mass casualty incident?
Perform triage and assign priority
Document all patient names
Assist in ambulance arrival
Call all family members
A patient with head injury has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 6. What is the nurse's priority?
Prepare for airway protection/intubation
Insert IV line
Monitor pupil response
Perform full neurological exam
A patient stung by a wasp develops swelling of lips and wheezing. What is the nurse's action?
Administer IM epinephrine and provide oxygen
Apply cold compress
Give oral analgesic
Keep the patient NPO
What clinical sign is most concerning in heat stroke?
Confusion and absence of sweating
Skin redness
Mild headache
Fatigue
A diabetic patient presents with fruity breath and deep breathing. What does this indicate?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hypoglycemia
Renal failure
Respiratory alkalosis
During triage in the emergency department, which patient should be assigned the black/white tag in a mass casualty situation?
Patient with open femur fracture
Patient with minor abrasions
Patient in cardiac arrest, unresponsive, and apneic
Patient with shortness of breath and chest pain
A patient presents with sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. The ECG shows ST elevation in V1–V4. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Inferior myocardial infarction
Anterior myocardial infarction
Lateral myocardial infarction
Posterior myocardial infarction
