MS Emergency Procedures & Response 2

Question 1

When documenting a trauma activation, which element is most critical to record first?

Accepted Answer

Time of patient arrival and mechanism of injury

Answer

Time of arrival and mechanism of injury establish the trauma timeline and guide clinical decision-making.

Question 2

A patient presents with suspected anaphylaxis. The scribe should document the administration of epinephrine and note which route?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular (IM) to the lateral thigh

Answer

Epinephrine for anaphylaxis is administered IM into the lateral thigh for fastest absorption.

Question 3

During a code blue, the scribe's primary responsibility is to:

Accepted Answer

Accurately record all interventions and their timestamps

Answer

The scribe documents all interventions, medications, and timestamps in real time during a resuscitation event.

Question 4

Which abbreviation correctly documents the rhythm identified during a cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

VF – Ventricular Fibrillation

Answer

VF (ventricular fibrillation) is the correct abbreviation for a shockable cardiac arrest rhythm.

Question 5

When a patient is intubated during an emergency, what should the scribe document regarding tube placement?

Accepted Answer

Centimeter marking at the lip and confirmation method

Answer

Documentation must include the cm mark at the lip and confirmation methods such as capnography or chest X-ray.

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test