Question 1

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 2

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 3

Mr. Francis experienced a crush injury following a motorcycle crash when the motorcycle landed on top of him. He was diagnosed with a colon injury and underwent a colon resection with primary anastomosis and a proximal colostomy. Mr. Francis is concerned with the duration of the colostomy and is worried about the maintenance after going home. The nurse informs the patient that the colostomy will most likely be:

Options :

A : Become permanent

B : Reversed in 6 to 8 weeks after surgery

C : Reversed in 4 to 5 days

D : Reversed in 6 to 8 months

Answer: B

Question 4

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

Question 5

Proper medical management of a traumatic brain injury patient includes all except:

Options :

A : Maintaining cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) greater than 60

B : Administering steroids

C : Administering analgesics

D : Administering 3% saline infusion

Answer: B

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