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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
,NURS 480 Emergency, Circulatory,
Respiratory, and Trauma
Management Nurse Practitioners
Review Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) 100% Verified Questions &
Answers | Grade A+
What does the principle 'Being the worst makes you first'
refer to in triage? - ✅✅It means that patients with the
highest acuity receive treatment first.
What is the ESI level for a patient requiring resuscitation?
- ✅✅ESI Level 1: Resuscitation needed; dead or trying
to be dead.
What ESI level indicates a high-risk situation that is life or
limb threatening? - ✅✅ESI Level 2: High Risk.
What does ESI Level 3 require? - ✅✅Two or more
resources; treat soon but not expected to be life-
threatening.
, What is the definition of ESI Level 4? - ✅✅Requires
one resource, such as an ankle injury or flu/COVID swab.
What characterizes ESI Level 5? - ✅✅No resources
needed; simple evaluation and management.
What is the primary survey's focus in emergency care? -
✅✅Assessing airway, breathing, circulation, disability,
and exposure.
What are signs of airway obstruction? - ✅✅Stridor,
muffled voice, drooling, weak or absent gag reflex.
What maneuver can be used to open the airway? -
✅✅Jaw thrust maneuver or head tilt-chin lift
maneuver.
What is the normal breathing rate for adults? -
✅✅Eupneic: 12-20 breaths per minute.
What are abnormal signs of breathing? -
✅✅Bradypnea (<12), tachypnea (>20), labored
breathing, and accessory muscle use.