BCEN CEN Quiz #1

A 45-year-old patient presents with chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the priority intervention?
A) Administer oxygen and obtain an ECG
B) Give the patient aspirin to chew
C) Establish IV access and administer pain medication
D) Take the patient for a chest X-ray immediately
Which type of shock is characterized by bradycardia and warm, dry skin?
A) Hypovolemic shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C) Neurogenic shock
D) Septic shock
A patient arrives with a suspected spinal cord injury. What is the initial action?
A) Assess for sensation and motor function
B) Immobilize the cervical spine
C) Administer corticosteroids
D) Prepare for CT imaging
What is the correct dose of epinephrine in an adult cardiac arrest situation?
A) 1 mg every 3-5 minutes
B) 0.1 mg every 5-10 minutes
C) 2 mg every 3 minutes
D) 0.5 mg every 10 minutes
What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with a tension pneumothorax?
A) Perform needle decompression
B) Administer 100% oxygen
C) Obtain a chest X-ray
D) Insert a chest tube
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score for a patient who opens their eyes to painful stimulus, localizes pain, and is confused?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
A patient presents with a third-degree burn. What is the immediate priority in care?
A) Administer IV fluids
B) Debride the burn
C) Apply topical antibiotics
D) Assess for and manage airway compromise
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with prolonged QT intervals?
A) Hypokalemia
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypernatremia
What is the first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock?
A) Epinephrine
B) Diphenhydramine
C) Corticosteroids
D) Albuterol
Which lab value is most indicative of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
A) Elevated creatinine
B) Decreased hemoglobin
C) Increased white blood cell count
D) Low albumin

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