1|P age
NSER 7110 EXAM REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED
2026-2027.
In cardiogenic shock, which drug is a useful inotrope? - ANSWER: Dobutamine
If you are suspicious of chest pain caused by a thoracic aortic aneurism or dissection, an
additional assessment you should do is - ANSWER: bilateral BPs
In a patient presenting with recent onset of chest pain, cardiac troponin levels are measured
on initial presentation and which other time interval to rule in or rule out myocardial
infarction: - ANSWER: 3-6 hours after the onset of chest pain
Which of the following statements about norepinephrine is false?
a) It is a catecholamine with potent alpha adrenergic effects
b) It Is very helpful in distributive forms of shock because of it's potent vasoconstrictive
characteristics
c) It does not significantly increase heart rate as compared to epinephrine
d) It is a good choice for patients with low cardiac outputs states secondary to hypovolemia -
ANSWER: D) It is a good choice for patients with low cardiac outputs states secondary to
,hypovolemia
When resuscitating a severely hypovolemic patient, when should blood products be
considered?
A) after 4-6 litres of crystalloids have been infused and the patient remains unstable
B) after 2-3 litres of crystalloids have been infused and the patient remains unstable
C) only when obvious deadly bleeding is observed
D) only when the serum blood test results reveal a severely low hemoglobin - ANSWER:
B) after 2-3 liters of crystalloids have been infused and the patient remains unstable
True or false: all ectopic pregnancies must be managed surgically? - ANSWER: false
Which blood component contains coagulation factors?
a) PRBC
b) platelets
c) plasma
d) RH positive blood - ANSWER: c) plasma
A geriatric patient presents to your ED with a sudden onset of confusion. What is the most
common cause of acute confusion in the elderly?
a)
,Adverse effects from medications (i.e. drug-drug interaction or toxic levels of drug)
, 2|P age
b)
Untreated anemia
c)
Nutritional deficiency
d)
It is a normal result from the aging process - ANSWER: A) adverse effects from
medications
Which of the following statements about crystalloids is false?
a)
They most closely mimic the body's extracellular fluid
b)
They draw fluid from the interstitial and intracellular space into the intravascular space
c)
Examples of crystalloids include normal saline and ringers lactate
d)
They expand circulating volume so it is important to monitor for fluid excess or overload -
ANSWER: B) they draw fluid from the interstitial and intracellular space into the
intravascular space
Which of the following statements about medications used in RSI are true?
1. An induction agent should be given prior to a neuromuscular blocking agent
NSER 7110 EXAM REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED
2026-2027.
In cardiogenic shock, which drug is a useful inotrope? - ANSWER: Dobutamine
If you are suspicious of chest pain caused by a thoracic aortic aneurism or dissection, an
additional assessment you should do is - ANSWER: bilateral BPs
In a patient presenting with recent onset of chest pain, cardiac troponin levels are measured
on initial presentation and which other time interval to rule in or rule out myocardial
infarction: - ANSWER: 3-6 hours after the onset of chest pain
Which of the following statements about norepinephrine is false?
a) It is a catecholamine with potent alpha adrenergic effects
b) It Is very helpful in distributive forms of shock because of it's potent vasoconstrictive
characteristics
c) It does not significantly increase heart rate as compared to epinephrine
d) It is a good choice for patients with low cardiac outputs states secondary to hypovolemia -
ANSWER: D) It is a good choice for patients with low cardiac outputs states secondary to
,hypovolemia
When resuscitating a severely hypovolemic patient, when should blood products be
considered?
A) after 4-6 litres of crystalloids have been infused and the patient remains unstable
B) after 2-3 litres of crystalloids have been infused and the patient remains unstable
C) only when obvious deadly bleeding is observed
D) only when the serum blood test results reveal a severely low hemoglobin - ANSWER:
B) after 2-3 liters of crystalloids have been infused and the patient remains unstable
True or false: all ectopic pregnancies must be managed surgically? - ANSWER: false
Which blood component contains coagulation factors?
a) PRBC
b) platelets
c) plasma
d) RH positive blood - ANSWER: c) plasma
A geriatric patient presents to your ED with a sudden onset of confusion. What is the most
common cause of acute confusion in the elderly?
a)
,Adverse effects from medications (i.e. drug-drug interaction or toxic levels of drug)
, 2|P age
b)
Untreated anemia
c)
Nutritional deficiency
d)
It is a normal result from the aging process - ANSWER: A) adverse effects from
medications
Which of the following statements about crystalloids is false?
a)
They most closely mimic the body's extracellular fluid
b)
They draw fluid from the interstitial and intracellular space into the intravascular space
c)
Examples of crystalloids include normal saline and ringers lactate
d)
They expand circulating volume so it is important to monitor for fluid excess or overload -
ANSWER: B) they draw fluid from the interstitial and intracellular space into the
intravascular space
Which of the following statements about medications used in RSI are true?
1. An induction agent should be given prior to a neuromuscular blocking agent
