EMR: Can You Pass This First Responder Test? Trivia Quiz
EMR: Can You Pass This First Responder Test? Emergency responders are the first people who reach a place where a disaster has occurred and get to offer first aid services to those unconscious or hurt. Take the test and see how much you know based on how high you score and at the same time refresh your understanding. All the best!
- 1.
Which lab indicates how well kidneys are functioning?
- A.
PO2
- B.
AST
- C.
CK-MB
- D.
Cr
- E.
BUN
Correct Answer(s)
D. Cr
E. BUNExplanation
BUN and Cr are direct measurements of renal function.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following information is important to obtain from the bedside RN?
- A.
Current neurological status
- B.
Pharmacy is taking too long to deliver medications
- C.
Current Vitals signs
- D.
Labs have not been drawn
Correct Answer(s)
A. Current neurological status
C. Current Vitals signsExplanation
Identifying current neurological status and vitals signs are the MOST important information.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which is NOT a vasopressor?
- A.
Dopamine
- B.
Levophed
- C.
Nipride
- D.
Epinephrine
Correct Answer
C. NiprideExplanation
Dopamine, levophed, and Epinephrine are all vasopressors.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following medications could mask a patient's true neurological status?
- A.
Vecuronium
- B.
Vasopressin
- C.
Versed
- D.
Fentanyl
- E.
Dopamine
Correct Answer(s)
A. Vecuronium
C. Versed
D. FentanylExplanation
Vasopressin treates diabetes insipidus and dopamine treats hypotension.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following evaluates liver function?
- A.
BUN
- B.
Na
- C.
Total bilirubin
- D.
K
Correct Answer
C. Total bilirubinExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
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?
- A.
Dopamine
- B.
DDAVP
- C.
Nimbex
- D.
Vasopressin
Correct Answer(s)
B. DDAVP
D. VasopressinExplanation
Vasopressin and DDAVP control diabetes insipidus.Rate this question:
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- 7.
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?
- A.
Normal
- B.
Abnormal
Correct Answer
B. AbnormalExplanation
Abnormal is correct. This blood pressure is very low.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Based on the information from above, what should be started in order to maintain the option of donation?
- A.
Vasopressors to maintain SBP>90
- B.
Nothing: There is nothing concerning
- C.
Blood products due to a low H/H
- D.
Replacing electrolytes that are abnormal
Correct Answer
A. Vasopressors to maintain SBP>90Explanation
Vasopressors is the correct answer. If no interventions are started, the option of donation may be lost.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The first responder understands that Nipride is a medication to:
- A.
Increase blood pressure
- B.
Decrease blood pressure
- C.
Do nothing to the blood pressure
- D.
Sedate the patient
Correct Answer
B. Decrease blood pressureExplanation
Nipride is used to treat high blood pressure.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The ___________ gives information on past medical history and home medications.
- A.
Lab Values
- B.
History & Physical
- C.
Nursing Flow Sheet
- D.
CT Report
Correct Answer
B. History & PhysicalExplanation
H&P gives you information on past medical history, home medications and events surrounding a patient's admission to the hospital.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The nursing flowsheet contains which of the following information:
- A.
Vital signs
- B.
Dosages of vasopressors
- C.
Dosages of sedation and paralytics
- D.
Urine output
Correct Answer(s)
A. Vital signs
B. Dosages of vasopressors
C. Dosages of sedation and paralytics
D. Urine outputExplanation
All of the above are found on the nursing flowsheet.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Prior to leaving the hospital, it is important to call:
- A.
Team Leader
- B.
Nursing Supervisor
- C.
Transplant Surgeon
- D.
Transplant Coordinator
Correct Answer(s)
A. Team Leader
D. Transplant CoordinatorExplanation
The TL or TC may have further questions for you. It is important to call them and report your findings.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following assesses the patient's neurological status?
- A.
Movement to painful stimuli
- B.
Presence of a cough and gag
- C.
Spontaneous respirations
- D.
Pupil response
Correct Answer(s)
A. Movement to painful stimuli
B. Presence of a cough and gag
C. Spontaneous respirations
D. Pupil responseExplanation
All of these brainstem reflexes are easily assessed and can give useful information regarding a patient's neurological status.Rate this question:
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