ED Flashcards
1
Q
- EMTALA - every pt must get a?
A
MSE
2
Q
- ESI triage is determined by which of the following?
A
Anticipated resources & vital signs
3
Q
- Which of the following correlates with Neuro evaluation ABCD or E?
A
D-disability
4
Q
- Presumed corneal abrasion, what should you do first ?
A
Rule out herpes keratitis w/ fluorescein first
5
Q
- What is the mainstay of treatment for acute glaucoma?
A
Rapid reduction of IOP
6
Q
- Pt case presents w/ N/V & headache, seeing intermittent halos, IOP is 38 with a mid-dilated non-reactive pupil what will you see?
A
Steamy pupil
7
Q
- What is the 1st thing you should do for acute glaucoma?
A
Lay the pt supine & reduce IOP
8
Q
- Pt case w/ hx of DM presents w/ submandibular swelling, stridor, difficulty handling secretions, what is the first thing you should do?
A
Endotracheal intubation
9
Q
- Pt case triage nurse order a xray of neck showing thumb sign what is the likely dx?
A
Epiglottitis
10
Q
- Pt presents with possible foreign body denies trauma, pain w/ blinking, no FB is seen with everything the lid. What is the proper next step in management?
A
Fluorescein uptake
11
Q
- When IV medications are given to your hypothermic patient what will happen once the pt is warmed?
A
Dispersed
Other options were:
- Decrease
- Unchanged
- Increase
12
Q
- Hypothermia is defined as what?
A
< 35 C
13
Q
- Rule of 9’s - entire back, one back leg & genitals?
A
Score - 28
14
Q
- What is the difference between heat stroke & other heat illnesses?
A
AMS
15
Q
- Pt case w/ uvula deviation, sore throat, trismus. What is the likely dx?
A
Peritonsilar abscess
16
Q
- Pt case w/ sx’s & prevertebral swelling what is the likely dx?
A
Retropharyngeal abscess
17
Q
- Pt presents w/ migraine that is typical to previous migraines. She has ran out of her migraine medication. What should you do to manage her migraine?
A
Administer her nml migraine medications
Other Options were:
- CT scan,
- IV fluids,
18
Q
- Most worrisome asthma finding?
A
PFM <100
Other Options were:
- Speaking in 10 word sentences,
- Hx of smoking,
- Hx of hypercholesterolemia
- Diffuse wheezing,
19
Q
- First thing you do for asthma exacerbations?
A
Albuterol nebulizer