- 1. Emergency medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention. Emergency medicine physicians are trained to quickly assess and stabilize patients who come to the emergency department with critical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, trauma, and severe infections. They work in high-pressure environments to provide rapid, lifesaving interventions and coordinate care with specialists to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The field of emergency medicine requires strong clinical skills, quick decision-making abilities, and the ability to work well under stress to deliver high-quality care in emergency situations.
What does ABC stand for in emergency medicine?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation
B) Assess, Breathe, Compress
C) Alert, Bandage, Concussion
D) Arteries, Breathing, Chest
- 2. What is the first step in managing a patient who is unresponsive and not breathing?
A) Insert an airway tube
B) Check responsiveness and call for help
C) Begin CPR immediately
D) Start administering oxygen
- 3. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults?
A) 100:1
B) 15:2
C) 5:1
D) 30:2
- 4. What is the primary purpose of a defibrillator in emergency medicine?
A) To provide pain relief
B) To restore a normal heart rhythm
C) To administer medication
D) To control bleeding
- 5. What does the acronym OPQRST stand for when assessing pain in emergency medicine?
A) Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
B) Origin, Priority, Quick, Relief, Steps, Time
C) Overdose, Pain, Quick, Relief, Stress, Treatment
D) Oxygen, Pulse, Quick, Relief, Swelling, Temperature
- 6. What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
A) To diagnose fractures
B) To monitor oxygen saturation
C) To assess a patient's level of consciousness
D) To measure blood pressure
- 7. What is the appropriate treatment for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?
A) Apply a tourniquet
B) Provide warm blankets
C) Administer epinephrine (adrenaline)
D) Give antibiotics
- 8. What is a key component of disaster preparedness in the context of emergency medicine?
A) Securing insurance coverage
B) Establishing communication protocols and evacuation plans
C) Stockpiling non-perishable foods
D) Designing new medical equipment
- 9. What does the acronym START stand for in mass casualty triage?
A) Safety, Transport, Assess, Reassure, Treat
B) Strategic Triage and Response Team
C) Stop The Attack Right There
D) Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
- 10. What does the acronym ACLS stand for in emergency medicine?
A) Acute Care Life Saving
B) Advanced Cardiac Life Support
C) Acute Coronary Life Support
D) Advanced Critical Life Support
- 11. During a stroke, which imaging modality is most commonly used to evaluate for acute hemorrhage or ischemia?
A) Ultrasound
B) CT scan
C) X-ray
D) MRI
- 12. What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of emergency medicine?
A) Preventive Pediatric Exam
B) Personal Protective Equipment
C) Public Patient Education
D) Patient Positioning Exercise
- 13. What is the recommended initial treatment for a patient experiencing ventricular fibrillation?
A) Performing a lumbar puncture
B) Defibrillation
C) Initiating dialysis
D) Administering antibiotics
- 14. Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?
A) Headache
B) Muscle weakness
C) Back pain
D) Chest pain or discomfort
- 15. Which of the following is a common cause of altered mental status in the emergency department?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Dehydration
C) Elevated blood pressure
D) Vitamin deficiency
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