Emergency Medicine questions and answers Graded A+
Emergency Medicine questions and answers Graded A+ What is the purpose of triage in emergency situations? To sort patients based on the severity of their condition and prioritize treatment. What are the four categories of triage classification? I. Emergent (critical, life-threatening), II. Urgent (requires treatment in 20 minutes to 2 hours), III. Non-Urgent (can delay treatment for 2 hours or more), IV. Expectant (dead or dying). What is the primary survey in emergency care? A systematic assessment that includes evaluating Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure. What does the acronym LMNOP stand for in the primary survey? Lab studies, Monitor (cardiopulmonary/tele), NG/OG (if indicated), Oxygen/Ventilation (SpO2 and EtCO2), Pain assessment and management. What are the indications for airway management? Head & neck trauma, facial trauma, chest trauma, burns (inhalation
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