Emergency Nursing Exam practice test
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1. A patient arrives in the ED with airway obstruction. What is the
first priority?
A. Circulation
B. Disability
C. Airway
D. Exposure
Rationale: Airway is always the first priority in emergency
assessment (ABC).
2. A trauma patient is bleeding heavily. What should the nurse do
first?
A. Apply oxygen
B. Start IV fluids
C. Control bleeding
D. Obtain CT scan
Rationale: Hemorrhage control prevents shock and death.
3. Which sign indicates hypovolemic shock?
A. Hypertension
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachycardia and hypotension
, D. Warm skin
Rationale: Compensatory tachycardia and low BP are classic.
4. First intervention for an unconscious patient?
A. CT scan
B. Check airway patency
C. Give IV antibiotics
D. Insert NG tube
Rationale: Airway must be assessed immediately.
5. Priority in triage?
A. Mild headache
B. Sprained ankle
C. Chest pain with diaphoresis
D. Rash
Rationale: Possible MI is life-threatening.
6. Glasgow Coma Scale evaluates:
A. Pain level
B. Neurological status
C. Cardiac output
D. Kidney function
Rationale: GCS measures consciousness.
7. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A. 6–10
B. 10–12
C. 12–20
D. 20–30
Rationale: Normal adult RR is 12–20.
, 8. Signs of increased intracranial pressure include:
A. Hypotension
B. Bradycardia and irregular respirations
C. Tachypnea
D. Diarrhea
Rationale: Cushing’s triad indicates ICP.
9. Best position for shock patient:
A. Sitting upright
B. Supine with legs elevated
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg only always
Rationale: Improves venous return.
10. First action in cardiac arrest?
A. Intubate
B. Give meds
C. Start CPR
D. Defibrillate immediately
Rationale: Immediate CPR maintains circulation.
11. Common symptom of MI:
A. Headache
B. Chest pressure radiating to arm
C. Leg pain
D. Rash
Rationale: Classic MI presentation.
12. Stroke assessment tool:
A. APGAR
B. FAST
(MCQ) Questions With Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. A patient arrives in the ED with airway obstruction. What is the
first priority?
A. Circulation
B. Disability
C. Airway
D. Exposure
Rationale: Airway is always the first priority in emergency
assessment (ABC).
2. A trauma patient is bleeding heavily. What should the nurse do
first?
A. Apply oxygen
B. Start IV fluids
C. Control bleeding
D. Obtain CT scan
Rationale: Hemorrhage control prevents shock and death.
3. Which sign indicates hypovolemic shock?
A. Hypertension
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachycardia and hypotension
, D. Warm skin
Rationale: Compensatory tachycardia and low BP are classic.
4. First intervention for an unconscious patient?
A. CT scan
B. Check airway patency
C. Give IV antibiotics
D. Insert NG tube
Rationale: Airway must be assessed immediately.
5. Priority in triage?
A. Mild headache
B. Sprained ankle
C. Chest pain with diaphoresis
D. Rash
Rationale: Possible MI is life-threatening.
6. Glasgow Coma Scale evaluates:
A. Pain level
B. Neurological status
C. Cardiac output
D. Kidney function
Rationale: GCS measures consciousness.
7. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A. 6–10
B. 10–12
C. 12–20
D. 20–30
Rationale: Normal adult RR is 12–20.
, 8. Signs of increased intracranial pressure include:
A. Hypotension
B. Bradycardia and irregular respirations
C. Tachypnea
D. Diarrhea
Rationale: Cushing’s triad indicates ICP.
9. Best position for shock patient:
A. Sitting upright
B. Supine with legs elevated
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg only always
Rationale: Improves venous return.
10. First action in cardiac arrest?
A. Intubate
B. Give meds
C. Start CPR
D. Defibrillate immediately
Rationale: Immediate CPR maintains circulation.
11. Common symptom of MI:
A. Headache
B. Chest pressure radiating to arm
C. Leg pain
D. Rash
Rationale: Classic MI presentation.
12. Stroke assessment tool:
A. APGAR
B. FAST
