Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Triage Practice Questions With 100% Correct Answers
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Emergency Severity Index Triage Practice
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Emergency Severity Index Triage Practice
Emergency Severity Index level that requires immediate life-saving intervention... - Answer-Level 1
Emergency Severity Index level that is high risk situation, confused/disoriented, severe pain or
distress - Answer-Level 2
Emergency Severity Index level in which many resources are needed... - An...
Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Triage
Practice
Emergency Severity Index level that requires immediate life-saving intervention... - Answer-Level 1
Emergency Severity Index level that is high risk situation, confused/disoriented, severe pain or
distress - Answer-Level 2
Emergency Severity Index level in which many resources are needed... - Answer-Level 3
Emergency Severity Index level in which one or more resources are needed - Answer-Level 4
Emergency Severity Index level in which no resources are needed - Answer-Level 5
A 40-year old male presents to triage with vague, midsternal chest discomfort, occurring
intermittently for one month. This morning he reports a similar episode, which has now resolved.
Currently complains of mild nausea, but feels pretty good. Medical History: Smoker. He is alert, with
skin warm and dry and does not appear in any distress. - Answer-Level 2
A 22 year old female on college break presents to the triage desk complaining of sudden onset of
feeling very sick, severe sore throat, and feeling "feverish". She is dyspneic and drooling at triage,
and her skin is hot to touch. - Answer-Level 2
A 68 year old male brought in by his wife for sudden onset of left arm weakness, slurred speech, and
difficulty walking. Symptoms began 2 hours prior to arrival. Past medical history: Atrial fibrillation.
Meds: Lanoxin. The patient is awake, oriented, mildly short of breath. Speech is slurred, right-sided
facial droop is present. Left upper-extremity weakness noted with 2/5 muscle strength. - Answer-
Level 2
A 60 year old male complains of sudden loss of vision in the left eye that morning. Patient denies
pain or discomfort. Past medical history: CAD, HTN . The patient is slightly anxious but no distress. -
Answer-Level 2
A 22 year old female with 10/10 abdominal pain for two days. Denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or
urinary frequency. Her heart rate is 84 and she is eating ice cream. - Answer-Level 3
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