COURSE AUDIT 2
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER NURSING
No ERASURES. No SUPERIMPOSITION.
1. A patient is in cardiac arrest at the scene of a disaster, has received two shocks,
but remains unresponsive. What triage category applies?
a. Emergent
b. Urgent
c. Non-Urgent
d. Expectant
2. A patient with multiple fractures but no airway or circulation issues is classified
under which triage category?
a. Emergent
b. Urgent
c. Non-Urgent
d. Expectant
3. A person in a disaster zone is unconscious with an altered level of consciousness
and shallow breathing. What triage color should they receive?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Black
4. Which patient should be treated first in a mass casualty event?
a. A patient with an open femur fracture
b. A patient with third-degree burns over 90% of their body
c. A patient with a tension pneumothorax
d. A patient with a minor ankle sprain
5. In a major disaster, which of the following patients should receive minimal
treatment?
a. A patient with minor cuts and abrasions
b. A patient with an open skull fracture and no response to stimuli
c. A patient with severe head trauma requiring neurosurgery
d. A patient with multiple organ failure
6. A patient with severe shock that remains unresponsive after two shocks is
classified as:
a. Emergent
b. Urgent
c. Non-Urgent
d. Expectant
7. A victim with an amputated limb and controlled bleeding should be triaged under
which color?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Black
8. In a triage setting, a patient with prolonged respiratory arrest and no pulse should
be assigned what color?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Black
9. Which of the following describes the principle of triage in a mass casualty event?
a. The sickest patient always gets treated first
b. Care is based on maximizing survival for the largest number of people
c. Patients with highly specialized care needs receive priority
d. All patients are treated equally regardless of condition
10. A victim in a disaster scene is found unconscious but with a weak carotid pulse.
What triage color is appropriate?
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Black
11. A patient with minor soft tissue injuries should be categorized as:
a. Emergent
b. Urgent
c. Non-Urgent
d. Expectant
12. Which triage category should a patient with severe burns over 80% of their body
with no airway compromise be placed in?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Black
13. Why is high-quality chest compression important?
a. It helps the rescuer keep a steady rhythm.
b. It prevents the need for defibrillation.
c. It ensures proper blood flow to vital organs.
d. It eliminates the need for artificial respiration.
14. What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?
a. At least 1 inch c. At least 2 inches
b. 1.5 to 2 inches d. 3 inches
15. What is the correct compression rate per minute for adult CPR?
a. 60–80 c. 120–140
b. At least 100 d. 80–100
16. Which of the following is NOT a reason to stop CPR?
a. The victim shows signs of life.
b. You are too exhausted to continue.
c. A physician pronounces the victim dead.
d. The victim does not respond after 3 minutes.
17. A runner presents with muscle cramps, nausea, and mild agitation after running
in the heat. The temperature is 101°F (38.3°C), and the runner’s skin is moist and
cool. What is the most likely condition?
A. Heatstroke
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heat cramps
D. Hypothermia
18. A person is feeling weak, dizzy, and has muscle cramping in hot weather. Their
temperature is 103°F (39.4°C), and their skin is pale and moist. What is the best first
aid action?
A. Move the person to a cool environment and give them water with
electrolytes.
B. Apply cold water to their skin and give them aspirin.
C. Immediately call for an ambulance and attempt to cool them quickly.
D. Offer the person high-protein food and wait for medical help.
19. A person with mild hyperthermia reports muscle tenderness and twitching after a
workout in hot weather. Their temperature is 101°F (38.3°C). Which of the following
should be done to alleviate their suffering?
A. Provide cool water with salt and move them to a cooler location.
B. Apply ice directly to their body.
C. Keep them in the heat and monitor their condition.
D. Give them alcohol to cool down their body.
20. A person with heatstroke is unresponsive. What should you do first?
A. Begin cooling them with ice water.
B. Start CPR and call emergency services.
C. Give them fluids immediately.
D. Wait for them to regain consciousness before taking action.
21. A person has a minor cut with no foreign object embedded. What is the first step
in treating the wound?
a. Apply pressure with a sterile gauze
b. Wash the wound under running water
c. Apply a bandage immediately
d. Use a tourniquet
22. . A person sustains a major cut with arterial bleeding. What is the characteristic
of arterial blood?
a. Dark red, oozing
b. Bright red, spurting
c. Pale in color
d. Brown and sticky
23. A person is bleeding heavily from a major cut. What is the first step in managing
the wound?
a. Apply a tourniquet immediately
b. Maintain pressure on the wound
c. Lay the person flat on the ground
d. Administer pain medication
24. You find a person who is choking and clutching their throat. They are unable to
speak and have a blue face. What should you do first?
a. Perform abdominal thrusts
b. Call for emergency help
c. Perform back blows
d. Encourage to cough
25. A child swallows a small object and begins choking. What is the first step in
treating the child ?
a. Perform abdominal thrusts
b. Perform back blows
c. Give chest compressions
d. Perform CPR
26. When treating a minor wound, you should pat the area dry with a sterile gauze.
Why is this important?
a. To prevent infection c. To absorb any bacteria
b. To stop bleeding d. To ease the pain
27. During a major cut with venous bleeding, what is the typical characteristic of
venous blood?
a. Spurting with high pressure
b. Dark red, oozing
c. Bright red and fast-flowing
d. Clear and watery
28. If someone is choking and unable to speak and having cyanosis, what should
you do?
a. Perform the Heimlich maneuver immediately
b. Encourage them to keep coughing
c. Call for emergency help and wait
d. Perform back blows
29. What should you do if someone is choking and you perform 5 abdominal thrusts
but the object is not dislodged?
a. Stop and call for emergency medical help
b. Repeat the five abdominal thrusts
c. Perform back blows instead
d. Apply a tourniquet
30. You are treating a person with a major wound. What should you NOT do?
a. Apply pressure
b. Infuse PNSS
c. Use a tourniquet
d. Administer blood type O
