Phase 4: Mock Test - Emergency & Triage
20 MCI Triage & Emergency Nursing Questions
Emergency & Triage Mock Test
This test focuses on Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) triage, emergency nursing priorities, and trauma assessment. Master the START triage protocol and emergency decision-making.
START Triage Quick Reference
GREEN
Minor - Walking
YELLOW
Delayed - Stable
RED
Immediate - Critical
BLACK
Expectant - Deceased
Steps: Walking? → Breathing? → Respiratory Rate → Perfusion (radial pulse) → Mental Status
In Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) triage using START protocol, which patient is tagged RED (Immediate)?
During MCI triage, a patient is found apneic. After repositioning the airway, the patient begins breathing. The patient should be tagged:
A nurse in the ER must prioritize four patients. Which should be seen FIRST?
In the START triage system, a patient who can walk is automatically categorized as:
A patient presents with organophosphate poisoning. Which findings are expected? (SLUDGE)
The antidote for organophosphate poisoning is:
A burn patient has circumferential full-thickness burns to the chest. The nurse should monitor for:
A patient involved in a motor vehicle accident has a blood pressure of 80/60, heart rate 130, and cool, clammy skin. This indicates:
In trauma assessment, the PRIMARY survey includes:
A patient with suspected tension pneumothorax shows tracheal deviation. Which direction does the trachea deviate?
The nurse is triaging patients in the ED. Which patient should be seen FIRST?
During CPR, the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults is:
A patient arrives with snake bite on the lower leg. The PRIORITY nursing action is:
A patient with suspected spinal cord injury has priapism. This indicates:
Which patient would be classified as BLACK (Expectant) in START triage?
A chemical burn patient has been exposed to dry lime (calcium oxide). The initial treatment is:
A patient has ingested an unknown poison 30 minutes ago. Gastric lavage is CONTRAINDICATED if the substance is:
In pediatric trauma, the MOST common cause of shock is:
A patient with severe allergic reaction requires epinephrine. The correct route and concentration is:
During a disaster, the triage nurse encounters 50 casualties. Using START triage, the FIRST step is:
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Exam Preparation Tip
Emergency and triage questions test your ability to prioritize. Always think: Who is most at risk of dying? In MCI, think: Who can I save with limited resources?
Key Emergency Concepts
- START Triage: Walking → GREEN. Then assess: Breathing → Perfusion → Mental Status
- RED criteria: RR >30, no radial pulse, or doesn't follow commands
- Primary Survey: ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)
- Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine 1:1000 IM (NOT IV) - lateral thigh
- Organophosphate: SLUDGE symptoms → Atropine + Pralidoxime