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What is the temperature threshold for considering triaging up to level 2 Pediatric Fever Danger zone for infants 1-3 months old?
What is the name of the sound caused by upper airway obstruction, which is high-pitched in croup and foreign body aspiration?
What is the likely cause of bilateral wheezing in a pediatric patient?
What is the reason for the increased susceptibility of infants to respiratory distress and failure?
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What is the effect of audible expiratory grunting on airway pressure?
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What is the reason for the increased need for oxygen in infants?
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What is the definition of Pediatric Sepsis Fire Criteria?
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What is the age range for considering triaging up to level 2 Pediatric Fever Danger zone with a temperature of > 102.2 F?
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What is the name of the sound caused by lower airway obstruction?
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What is the difference in the way infants breathe compared to adults?
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What is the primary cause of pediatric croup?
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What is the typical age range for pediatric appendicitis?
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What is the characteristic of the cough in pediatric croup?
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What is the name of the surgical procedure used to treat pyloric stenosis?
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What is the typical presentation of pediatric intussusception?
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What is the name of the condition caused by a ligament slipping out of place in the elbow joint?
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What is the typical treatment for pediatric croup?
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What is the primary symptom of pediatric appendicitis?
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What is the typical age range for pediatric pyloric stenosis?
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What is the name of the sign indicating peritonitis in pediatric appendicitis?
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What is the primary goal of using a 'good HOLD' during IV insertion in pediatric patients?
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What is the purpose of utilizing a Stat-lock and arm board during IV insertion?
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What is the benefit of using a vein illuminator during IV insertion?
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What is the purpose of using sucrose in pediatric patients under 12 months?
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What is the benefit of using a distraction technique during IV insertion?
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What is the name of the device that allows healthcare providers to deliver blood or fluids quickly and effectively?
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How much fluid can be delivered using the LifeFlow device in less than 2 minutes?
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What is the benefit of positioning a child for IV insertion?
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What is the purpose of using a child life specialist during IV insertion?
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What is the purpose of using numbing options during IV insertion?
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What is the main reason for the lower elastic recoil in pediatric lungs compared to adult lungs?
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What is the typical age range for pediatric croup?
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What is the primary cause of pediatric appendicitis?
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What is the characteristic of the vomiting in pediatric pyloric stenosis?
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What is the treatment for intussusception that does not respond to air/barium enema?
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What is the purpose of providing cool mist or humidified air in pediatric croup?
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What is the name of the sign indicating peritonitis in pediatric appendicitis?
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What is the typical presentation of pediatric intussusception?
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What is the name of the condition characterized by inflammation and edema of the tissue surrounding the vocal cords and trachea?
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What is the typical age range for pediatric pyloric stenosis?
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What is the first step in the delivery of a newborn?
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What is a common complication of endometriosis?
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What is the primary goal of identifying a highly infectious disease?
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What is the purpose of oxytocin 10U IM during delivery?
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What is the key to preventing the spread of highly infectious diseases in the healthcare setting?
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What is a primary concern when assessing an older adult in the ED for infection?
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What is the name of the framework that focuses on four key areas when caring for older adults in the ED?
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What is a common oral health issue in older adults that can contribute to aspiration pneumonia?
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What is the name of the program that aims to improve care for older adults in hospitals?
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What is a common indicator of potential elder abuse in the ED?
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What is the most threatening sign of preeclampsia?
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What is the primary goal of the preeclampsia protocol?
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What is the treatment for eclampsia?
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What is the purpose of electronic fetal monitoring in preeclampsia?
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What is the recommended position for a pregnant woman with eclampsia?
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What is the purpose of the 'Synthesis of information' in the patient handoff report?
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What is the main goal of the 'Purposeful Rounds' approach in patient care?
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What is the purpose of the 'Building and Empathy' statement in patient communication?
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What is the focus of the 'Patient Experience' workflow in healthcare?
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What is the main goal of 'Patient Safety in the Emergency Department' initiatives?
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What is the most common type of stroke?
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In what order should a patient with uncontrolled bleeding be assessed during the Primary Assessment?
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What is the cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in ischemic stroke?
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What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) also known as?
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What should be done to a severed limb in a trauma patient?
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What is the time goal for door to attending physician evaluation in stroke?
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What is the purpose of Calcium gluconate in a trauma patient?
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What is the importance of identifying the signs and symptoms of stroke immediately?
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What is the focus of the 'Patient Experience' workflow in healthcare?
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What is the purpose of the 'LMNOP' mnemonic in trauma nursing?
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What is the leading cause of death in individuals ages 1-44 years old?
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Which of the following is NOT a common etiology of trauma?
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What is the systolic blood pressure criterion for a trauma patient?
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Which of the following is an anatomic criterion for a trauma patient?
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What is the mechanism of injury criterion for falls in older adults?
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Which of the following is a high-risk motor vehicle collision?
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Who should be transported to a pediatric-capable trauma center?
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What is a significant indication for transportation to a trauma center?
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What is the focus of the Across the Room Assessment?
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What is the primary goal of the trauma assessment?
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What is the primary issue in distributive shock?
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What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock?
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What is the last stage of sepsis?
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Who determines the MCI level?
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What is the purpose of mass decontamination?
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What is the primary goal of Emergency Department Triage?
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What is the purpose of the Emergency Severity Index (ESI)?
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What is the time frame for assigning an acuity level using the Comprehensive Triage?
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What is the purpose of the Primary Assessment in Emergency Department Triage?
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What is the objective of donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Infectious Disease and High Consequence Pathogens?
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What are the two goals of rapid and streamlined triage in mass casualty incidents?
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What is the primary purpose of the MCI equipment cards during a mass casualty incident?
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What is the difference in the triage approach for pediatric patients compared to adults?
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What was the scenario used in the full-scale exercise to test response components?
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What is the purpose of decompressing the Kimmel Core during a mass casualty incident?
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What is the primary focus of the START triage algorithm?
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What was the outcome of the full-scale exercise, according to the takeaways?
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What is the purpose of the roll-up door in the Kimmel ambulance entrance during a mass casualty incident?
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What percentage of patients with 'potentially survivable wounds' could have been saved, according to the exercise?
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What is the purpose of hands-on mass decontamination training for NYULH staff?
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What are the two specific goals of rapid and streamlined triage?
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What is the name of the triage algorithm used for pediatric patients?
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What is the focus of the full-scale decontamination scenario drill?
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What was the scenario used in the Mass Casualty Incident Full Scale Exercise?
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What was one of the takeaways from the Mass Casualty Incident Full Scale Exercise?
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What is the purpose of moving MCI equipment cards from storage to the triage area during a mass casualty incident?
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What is the role of the ED Flow Coordinator in a mass casualty incident?
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What is the purpose of the START algorithm in a mass casualty incident?
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What is the benefit of providing hands-on mass decontamination training for NYULH staff?
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What is the purpose of the triage area during a mass casualty incident?
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What is the primary objective of the Emergency Department Triage?
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What is the 5-level triage instrument used in Emergency Department Triage?
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What is the first decision point in the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) algorithm?
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What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Triage in Emergency Department Triage?
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What is the importance of the Primary Assessment in Emergency Department Triage?
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What is the primary issue in distributive shock?
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What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock?
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What is the purpose of mass decontamination in a mass casualty incident?
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What is the characteristic of neurogenic shock?
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What determines the MCI level in a mass casualty incident?
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