Question 1

Which of the following is not a description of a designated level 1 trauma center?

Options :

A : Involves research and formal teaching

B : Comprehensive trauma center capable of providing total care for every aspect of trauma injury

C : Prompt availability of a trauma surgeon

D : Provides prevention through rehabilitation

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following is the 1986 federal law that requires anyone coming into an emergency department to be stabilized and treated, regardless of his or her insurance status or ability to pay?

Options :

A : Emergency Medical Treatment Act

B : Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

C : Consolidated Origin of Budget Reconciliation Act

D : Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

Answer: D

Question 3

There are different levels of responders to disaster situations. At what level are hospitals and receiving facilities categorized?

Options :

A : Level 4

B : Level 1

C : Level 3

D : Level 2

Answer: D

Question 4

An 84-year-old patient is in the intensive care unit (ICU) on a ventilator following a multisystem trauma. The physician has discussed a do not resuscitate (DNR) order with the family. The wife states the patient would not want to live like this but the son is adamant that everything should be done and would not discuss a DNR. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

Options :

A : Refer the situation to the ethical committee if it cannot be resolved.

B : Continue treatment until the family can make a decision.

C : Tell the wife that the son is right and she should support his decision.

D : Ask the physician to make the decision for a DNR.

Answer: A

Question 5

Common organs injured in blunt mechanism abdominal trauma include all of the following except:

Options :

A : Large bowel

B : Small bowel

C : Liver

D : Spleen

Answer: A

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