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Emergency Care in the Emergency Department – MCQs
Question 1
What is the primary nursing role in triage?
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A. Performing surgery
B. Determining the patient’s priority level for treatment
C. Prescribing medication
D. Discharging patients
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT considered a minor injury?
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A. Sprain
B. Abrasion
C. Laceration
D. Third-degree burn
Question 3
What is the main purpose of applying ice to a minor injury?
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A. Warm the tissue
B. Prevent infection
C. Reduce pain and swelling
D. Improve flexibility
Question 4
Burn classification by depth includes all EXCEPT:
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A. First degree – superficial partial thickness
B. Second degree – deep partial thickness
C. Third degree – full thickness
D. Fourth degree – superficial
Question 5
Which method is MORE accurate for assessing burn extent in children?
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A. Wallace Rule of Nines
B. Lund and Browder Table
C. Parkland formula
D. Glasgow Coma Scale
Question 6
In major burns (>20% TBSA), when should fluid calculation start?
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A. Upon arrival at ED
B. After initial assessment
C. From the time of the burn injury
D. After wound dressing
Question 7
What is the formula for calculating fluid needs in burn patients?
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A. 4 mL × TBSA × age
B. 4 mL × % TBSA × weight (kg)
C. 10 mL × weight × time since injury
D. 1 mL × TBSA × body surface area
Question 8
Which cream is recommended for minor burns?
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A. Betadine
B. Silver sulfadiazine (Flamazine)
C. Petroleum jelly
D. Aloe vera
Question 9
For burns on hands/fingers, why is a clear burn bag used?
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A. To keep the area moist
B. To allow movement while protecting the wound
C. To absorb pus
D. To hide the wound from the patient
Question 10
Which of the following best defines emergency care in the ED?
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A. Providing care only for life-threatening conditions
B. Quickly checking, treating, and supporting patients with urgent health problems
C. Only stabilizing patients until a doctor arrives
D. Treating patients without assessing them first
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