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MCQs – Emergency Department Triage and Care
Question 1
In ABCDE, which letter involves checking pupils and blood sugar?
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A. A – Airway
B. B – Breathing
C. C – Circulation
D. D – Disability
Question 2
Which part of the secondary assessment involves “Full set of vital signs”?
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A. F
B. G
C. H (History)
D. I
Question 3
In FGHHI, “Give comfort measures” means:
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A. Providing oxygen
B. Offering reassurance, dignity, and comfort
C. Administering antibiotics
D. Applying splints
Question 4
What is the “golden hour” in trauma care?
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A. The first 60 minutes after injury
B. One hour before surgery
C. An hour after discharge
D. The last hour of a nurse’s shift
Question 5
Which organization developed the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) system?
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A. World Health Organization
B. American College of Surgeons
C. International Council of Nurses
D. Red Cross
Question 6
What is the correct order of ATLS steps?
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A. Preparation → Triage → Primary survey → Resuscitation → Adjuncts to primary → Secondary survey → Adjuncts to secondary → Ongoing monitoring → Definitive care
B. Triage → Preparation → Secondary survey → Primary survey → Resuscitation
C. Primary survey → Definitive care → Triage → Monitoring
D. Resuscitation → Preparation → Triage → Primary survey
Question 7
Which of the following is an endocrine/metabolic emergency?
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A. Hypoglycemia
B. Appendicitis
C. Hemothorax
D. Meningitis
Question 8
In the ABCDE approach, “Exposure” includes:
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A. Checking only the patient’s temperature
B. Looking for rashes, wounds, or thrombosis
C. Examining only the head
D. Ordering lab tests
Question 9
Which of the following is an ENT emergency?
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A. Epistaxis
B. Gastroenteritis
C. Rib fracture
D. Urinary tract infection
Question 10
The key takeaway for ED nurses is to:
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A. Wait for a doctor to assess emergencies
B. Spot emergencies fast, prioritize care, and start interventions immediately
C. Focus only on comfort measures
D. Work only on stable patients
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