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“EMERGENCY NURSING “ LATEST 2025 EXAM 1
UPDATED 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Endocrine & Hematological Emergencies - Multiple Choice Questions
Immunologic Emergencies (Multiple Choice)
The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction are caused by the release of:
-Histamine
-Epinephrine
-Leukotrienes
-Both histamine and leukotrienes
Both histamine and leukotrienes
The negative effects associated with anaphylactic shock are the result of:
-Severe internal fluid loss
-Inadequate pumping of the heart
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-Vasodilation & Bronchoconstriction
-The nervous system's release of adrenaline
Vasodilation & Bronchoconstriction
You are called to a local baseball park for a 23-year-old man with difficulty
breathing. He states that he ate a package of peanuts approximately 30
minutes ago and denies any allergies or past medical history. Your
assessment reveals widespread urticaria, tachycardia, and a BP of 90/60 mm
Hg. You can hear him wheezing, even without a stethoscope. You should be
MOST suspicious of a(n):
-acute asthma attack
-Mild allergic reaction
-Anaphylactic reaction
-Moderate allergic reaction
Anaphylactic reaction
What is a wheal?
-A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin
-An area of localized swelling involving the lips, tongue, and larynx
-Generalized itching or burning that appears as multiple, small, raised areas on
the skin
-An exaggerated immune response to any substance
A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin
You are treating a woman who was stung numerous times by hornets. On
assessment, you note that some of the stingers are still embedded in her skin.
You should:
-Leave the stingers in place
-Scrape the stingers from her skin
-Pull the stingers out with tweezers
-Cover the stings with tight dressings
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Scrape the stingers from her skin
A young male is experiencing signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock after
being stung by a scorpion. His level of consciousness is diminished, his
breathing is severely labored, you can hear inspiratory stridor, and his face is
cyanotic. The patient has a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector. What should
you do first?
-Assist him in administering his epinephrine
-Apply high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask
-Provide ventilatory assistance with a bag-valve mask
-Elevate his legs and cover him with a warm blanket
Provide ventilatory assistance with a bag-valve mask
The MOST reliable indicator of upper airway swelling during a severe allergic
reaction is:
-Stridor
-Anxiety
-Cyanosis
-Wheezing
Stridor
The most common trigger of anaphylaxis is:
-Insect stings
-Chemicals
Medications
-Food
Food
The adult EpiPen system delivers
_____ mg of epinephrine, and the
infant-child system delivers _____ mg.
“EMERGENCY NURSING “ LATEST 2025 EXAM 1
UPDATED 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Endocrine & Hematological Emergencies - Multiple Choice Questions
Immunologic Emergencies (Multiple Choice)
The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction are caused by the release of:
-Histamine
-Epinephrine
-Leukotrienes
-Both histamine and leukotrienes
Both histamine and leukotrienes
The negative effects associated with anaphylactic shock are the result of:
-Severe internal fluid loss
-Inadequate pumping of the heart
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-Vasodilation & Bronchoconstriction
-The nervous system's release of adrenaline
Vasodilation & Bronchoconstriction
You are called to a local baseball park for a 23-year-old man with difficulty
breathing. He states that he ate a package of peanuts approximately 30
minutes ago and denies any allergies or past medical history. Your
assessment reveals widespread urticaria, tachycardia, and a BP of 90/60 mm
Hg. You can hear him wheezing, even without a stethoscope. You should be
MOST suspicious of a(n):
-acute asthma attack
-Mild allergic reaction
-Anaphylactic reaction
-Moderate allergic reaction
Anaphylactic reaction
What is a wheal?
-A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin
-An area of localized swelling involving the lips, tongue, and larynx
-Generalized itching or burning that appears as multiple, small, raised areas on
the skin
-An exaggerated immune response to any substance
A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin
You are treating a woman who was stung numerous times by hornets. On
assessment, you note that some of the stingers are still embedded in her skin.
You should:
-Leave the stingers in place
-Scrape the stingers from her skin
-Pull the stingers out with tweezers
-Cover the stings with tight dressings
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Scrape the stingers from her skin
A young male is experiencing signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock after
being stung by a scorpion. His level of consciousness is diminished, his
breathing is severely labored, you can hear inspiratory stridor, and his face is
cyanotic. The patient has a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector. What should
you do first?
-Assist him in administering his epinephrine
-Apply high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask
-Provide ventilatory assistance with a bag-valve mask
-Elevate his legs and cover him with a warm blanket
Provide ventilatory assistance with a bag-valve mask
The MOST reliable indicator of upper airway swelling during a severe allergic
reaction is:
-Stridor
-Anxiety
-Cyanosis
-Wheezing
Stridor
The most common trigger of anaphylaxis is:
-Insect stings
-Chemicals
Medications
-Food
Food
The adult EpiPen system delivers
_____ mg of epinephrine, and the
infant-child system delivers _____ mg.
