EMR: Can You Pass This First Responder Test? Trivia Quiz

1. You are on-site evaluating a patient for potential donation. After reviewing the chart and speaking to the RN, you notice the patient's blood pressure is 60/30. Is this normal or abnormal?

Normal

Abnormal

Abnormal is correct. This blood pressure is very low.

Explanation

Abnormal is correct. This blood pressure is very low.

2. The ___________ gives information on past medical history and home medications.

Lab Values

History & Physical

Nursing Flow Sheet

CT Report

H&P gives you information on past medical history, home medications and events surrounding a patient's admission to the hospital.

Explanation

H&P gives you information on past medical history, home medications and events surrounding a patient's admission to the hospital.

3. Which of the following evaluates liver function?

BUN

Na

Total bilirubin

K

T. bili is a measurement of liver function found in a liver function test. All of the other responses are found in a chemistry panel.

Explanation

T. bili is a measurement of liver function found in a liver function test. All of the other responses are found in a chemistry panel.

4. Based on the information from above, what should be started in order to maintain the option of donation?

Vasopressors to maintain SBP>90

Nothing: There is nothing concerning

Blood products due to a low H/H

Replacing electrolytes that are abnormal

Vasopressors is the correct answer. If no interventions are started, the option of donation may be lost.

Explanation

Vasopressors is the correct answer. If no interventions are started, the option of donation may be lost.

5. The first responder understands that Nipride is a medication to:

Increase blood pressure

Decrease blood pressure

Do nothing to the blood pressure

Sedate the patient

Nipride is used to treat high blood pressure.

Explanation

Nipride is used to treat high blood pressure.

6. Which of the following information is important to obtain from the bedside RN?

Current neurological status

Pharmacy is taking too long to deliver medications

Current Vitals signs

Labs have not been drawn

Identifying current neurological status and vitals signs are the MOST important information.

Explanation

Identifying current neurological status and vitals signs are the MOST important information.

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7. Which is NOT a vasopressor?

Dopamine

Levophed

Nipride

Epinephrine

Dopamine, levophed, and Epinephrine are all vasopressors.

Explanation

Dopamine, levophed, and Epinephrine are all vasopressors.

8. The nursing flowsheet contains which of the following information:

Vital signs

Dosages of vasopressors

Dosages of sedation and paralytics

Urine output

All of the above are found on the nursing flowsheet.

Explanation

All of the above are found on the nursing flowsheet.

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9. Which lab indicates how well kidneys are functioning?

PO2

AST

CK-MB

Cr

BUN

BUN and Cr are direct measurements of renal function.

Explanation

BUN and Cr are direct measurements of renal function.

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10. Which of the following assesses the patient's neurological status?

Movement to painful stimuli

Presence of a cough and gag

Spontaneous respirations

Pupil response

All of these brainstem reflexes are easily assessed and can give useful information regarding a patient's neurological status.

Explanation

All of these brainstem reflexes are easily assessed and can give useful information regarding a patient's neurological status.

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11. The bedside RN informs you that the patient is excreting large amounts of urine and thinks the patient is in DI. What medications treat DI?

Dopamine

DDAVP

Nimbex

Vasopressin

Vasopressin and DDAVP control diabetes insipidus.

Explanation

Vasopressin and DDAVP control diabetes insipidus.

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12. Prior to leaving the hospital, it is important to call:

Team Leader

Nursing Supervisor

Transplant Surgeon

Transplant Coordinator

The TL or TC may have further questions for you. It is important to call them and report your findings.

Explanation

The TL or TC may have further questions for you. It is important to call them and report your findings.

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13. Which of the following medications could mask a patient's true neurological status?

Vecuronium

Vasopressin

Versed

Fentanyl

Dopamine

Vasopressin treates diabetes insipidus and dopamine treats hypotension.

Explanation

Vasopressin treates diabetes insipidus and dopamine treats hypotension.

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