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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
,NURS 480 Emergency and Cardiac
Care Triage, Trauma, Ventilation, and
Cardiac Emergencies Nurse
Practitioners Review Exam (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A+
What is the sickest first, last bed rule in triage?
Treat the sickest patients first.
What does ESI stand for in triage?
Emergency Severity Index
What does ESI level 1 indicate?
Resuscitation needed
What are the components of the primary survey?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
What is the goal of mass casualty triage?
Greatest good for the greatest number
What color tag is used for minor injuries in mass casualty?
Green
What does a yellow tag indicate in mass casualty triage?
Delayed treatment required
, What does a red tag indicate in mass casualty triage?
Immediate treatment required for survival
What does a black tag indicate in mass casualty triage?
Deceased or not expected to live
What are common environmental injuries?
Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Hypothermia, Frostbite
What are the signs of heat stroke?
High body temperature, altered mental state, hot dry skin
What is the difference between opioid and
benzodiazepine overdose?
Opioids cause respiratory depression; benzodiazepines
cause sedation.
What is EMTALA?
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
What does CVP measure?
Central Venous Pressure
What is the function of diuretics?
Reduce preload by promoting urine output
What is a flail chest?
A condition where a segment of the rib cage breaks and
becomes detached from the rest of the chest wall.
What is the purpose of a chest tube?