Urgent Care Urgent Care Triage and Assessment

Question 1

Which triage level under the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) describes a patient who is not in immediate danger but requires two or more resources for evaluation?

Accepted Answer

ESI Level 3

Answer

ESI Level 1

Answer

ESI Level 2

Answer

ESI Level 4

Question 2

A patient presents to urgent care with a blood pressure of 190/110 mmHg, no end-organ damage symptoms, and no medications. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Hypertensive urgency — manage with oral agents and close follow-up

Answer

Hypertensive emergency requiring IV antihypertensives immediately

Answer

Normal reading for an anxious adult

Answer

Hypotensive state requiring fluid resuscitation

Question 3

Which vital sign abnormality in a pediatric patient warrants immediate transfer to an emergency department?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory rate 60 in a 2-month-old

Answer

Heart rate 100 bpm in a 10-year-old with fever

Answer

SpO2 96% on room air

Answer

Temperature 38.5°C rectally in a 2-year-old

Question 4

What is the purpose of the SAMPLE history mnemonic in urgent care assessment?

Accepted Answer

To systematically gather key patient history including symptoms, allergies, medications, past history, last oral intake, and events

Answer

To assess Glasgow Coma Scale

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To document wound characteristics

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To perform a mental status examination

Question 5

A patient presents with sudden onset chest pain radiating to the jaw, diaphoresis, and nausea. What is the most critical first action in urgent care?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a 12-lead ECG immediately

Answer

Obtain a chest X-ray

Answer

Administer antacids empirically

Answer

Order a CBC and CMP

Question 6

Which patient presentation should be redirected to the emergency department from urgent care?

Accepted Answer

Suspected stroke with sudden facial droop and aphasia

Answer

Mild ankle sprain with intact neurovascular status

Answer

Grade I ankle sprain in a 25-year-old

Answer

Ear infection in an otherwise healthy adult