Quiz: Triage — AUA MCQ

The system of ‘triage’ is based upon which of the following principles

A A-Treating patients in order of priority. B B- Treating first come first served. C C -Treating the quickest and easiest first. D D- Treating those that complaint the most first.

Which is not a possibility in the ECG of a pt. with hypokalemia

A A. prolong PR interval B B. prominent U waves C C. T wave flattening D D. Prolonged QT interval.

Which is not a cause of hypokalemia

A A. insulin administration B B. adrenaline infusion C C. alkalosis D D. digoxin .

Which of the drugs below are not associated with hypokalemia

A A. loop diuretics B B. corticosteroids C C. gentamicin D D. amiloride

What is seen earliest in an ECG of hyperkalemia

A A. Sine wave B B. Peak T wave C C. Flattened p wave D D. QRS widening.

Which does not cause a metabolic alkalosis

A A. vomiting B B. diarrhea C C. loop diuretics D D. thiazide diuretics

Which one of the following is the most sensitive to confirm the position of the ETT

A A. Chest x-ray B B. Continuous tracing of capnography C C. Use of esophageal detector device D D. Presence of mist in the tube.

3. What is the most commonly used triage system in emergency departments?

A a) Manchester Triage System B b) Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) C c) Emergency Severity Index (ESI) D d) Australasian Triage Scale

5. What is the first step in the triage process?

A a) Performing a physical examination B b) Obtaining a medical history C c) Vital signs assessment D d) Assigning a triage category

6. Which of the following patients would be categorized as a Level 2 in the CTAS?

A a) Patient with minor lacerations B b) Patient with chest pain and shortness of breath C c) Patient with a sprained ankle D d) Patient with a sore throat

7. What is the primary consideration when assigning a triage category to pediatric patients?

A a) Age B b) Weight C c) Chief complaint D d) Parental preference

8. Which of the following is a component of the ABCDE approach to triage assessment?

A a) Breathing B b) Blood pressure C c) Consciousness D d) Temperature

9. What is the purpose of a rapid triage assessment?

A a) Obtain detailed medical history B b) Perform physical examination C c) Identify life-threatening conditions D d) Administer pain relief

10. Which of the following is a priority intervention for a patient in respiratory distress during triage?

A a) Checking blood glucose levels B b) Administering oxygen C c) Assessing mobility D d) Performing ECG

12. What is the primary goal of implementing a triage protocol in the emergency room?

A a) Reduce patient satisfaction B b) Expedite care for non-urgent conditions C c) Prioritize patient care based on severity D d) Minimize staff workload

14. What is the primary determinant of triage category assignment in the Manchester Triage System?

A a) Vital signs B b) Chief complaint C c) Age D d) Past medical history

15. What is the purpose of reassessment during the triage process?

A a) Confirm patient identity B b) Update medical history C c) Monitor patient condition D d) Document treatment interventions

16. Which of the following patients would likely be assigned a Level 5 triage category in the CTAS?

A a) Patient with chest pain B b) Patient with a minor laceration C c) Patient with acute abdominal pain D d) Patient with altered mental status

18. Which of the following patients would be categorized as a Level 4 in the ESI triage system?

A a) Patient with multiple trauma B b) Patient with severe chest pain C c) Patient with acute respiratory distress D d) Patient with a fever and cough

19. What is the primary responsibility of the triage nurse during a mass casualty incident (MCI)?

A a) Perform initial patient assessment B b) Allocate resources equally C c) Administer medications D d) Transport patients to definitive care

20. What is the primary determinant of triage category assignment in the Australasian Triage Scale?

A a) Chief complaint B b) Vital signs C c) Age D d) Past medical history

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