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MCQs – Emergency Department Triage and Care
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of triage in the Emergency Department?
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A. To decide which patient is most pleasant to treat first
B. To determine treatment based on seriousness of illness/injury
C. To check vital signs only
D. To collect payment before treatment
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a triage discriminator?
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A. Hemorrhage
B. Conscious level
C. Temperature
D. Insurance status
Question 3
Who should perform nurse triage in the ED?
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A. Any available hospital staff
B. An experienced nurse or midwife with triage training
C. Receptionists
D. Paramedics only
Question 4
Which is the correct first step in the triage process?
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A. Monitor and evaluate outcomes
B. Identify the problem
C. Implement the chosen action
D. Choose the best action
Question 5
Which of the following is a common neurological surgical emergency?
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A. Skull fracture
B. Appendicitis
C. Bladder trauma
D. Tonsillitis
Question 6
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is classified under which system emergency?
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A. Respiratory
B. Gastrointestinal
C. Cardiovascular
D. Genitourinary
Question 7
Which assessment is part of managing abdominal pain?
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A. Eye examination
B. Urinalysis and culture
C. ECG only
D. Pulse oximetry only
Question 8
A myocardial infarction falls under which type of medical emergency?
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A. Neurological
B. Cardiovascular
C. Gastrointestinal
D. Endocrine
Question 9
Which respiratory medical emergency is listed in the guide?
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A. Pneumothorax
B. Appendicitis
C. Renal colic
D. Hypoglycemia
Question 10
What does “A” stand for in the ABCDE primary assessment?
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A. Airway
B. Alertness
C. Artery
D. Assessment
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