01
True or false
1 point
Serious pregnancy-related warning signs can occur during pregnancy and for up to a year after birth.
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6 Emergency Scenarios and Care Handoffs Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Emergency Scenarios and Care Handoffs, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
If a patient’s pregnancy status is unknown, urgent care should wait until that status is confirmed.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
When checking for immediate threats, assess , , and .
04
Written response
1 point
In the United States, what number should you call for a life-threatening emergency? Enter the number only.
05
Fill in the blank
1 point
When birth may be imminent, do not the patient alone.
06
Choose one
1 point
A laboring patient has a strong urge to push, and the baby is visible. Which response best follows the recommended approach?
- A
Move the patient immediately, even if birth appears imminent, before calling for help.
- B
Call EMS, stay with the patient, and avoid an unplanned move if birth appears imminent.
- C
Wait to call for help until the baby is fully delivered.
- D
Leave the patient alone while gathering a complete medical history.
07
Choose one
1 point
A patient who recently gave birth has increasing vaginal bleeding and dizziness. Which response best addresses the immediate priorities?
- A
Activate emergency help, assess immediate threats, monitor the patient, keep them warm, and arrange urgent transport to obstetric emergency care.
- B
Wait for a complete history and a confirmed diagnosis before requesting transport.
- C
Focus on identifying the exact cause of bleeding before assessing responsiveness or breathing.
- D
Leave the patient alone while arranging transport.
08
Choose all
1 point
A pregnant patient has a seizure. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
Protect the patient from nearby hazards without restraining them.
- B
Hold the patient down to stop the movements.
- C
Put an object in the patient’s mouth.
- D
Summon emergency help.
- E
After the seizure ends, reassess breathing and responsiveness.
09
Choose all
1 point
A patient has pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding, and pregnancy is possible. Which additional findings are especially concerning for a time-critical internal bleed? Select all that apply.
- A
Shoulder pain accompanying pelvic or abdominal pain.
- B
Contraception use, which rules out pregnancy.
- C
Weakness or dizziness.
- D
Fainting.
10
Written response
1 point
During a handoff, what should you ask the receiver to do with critical information to confirm it was understood? Enter the brief action in two words.
11
Choose one
1 point
When handing off care for a patient with heavy bleeding after birth, which information about the bleeding and birth should be included?
- A
Report only that bleeding is present; leave out its trend and birth details.
- B
Report the amount and trend of bleeding, time of birth, and any known placenta-related information.
- C
Wait to share birth details until the cause of bleeding is confirmed.
- D
Report the patient’s symptoms but omit placenta-related information even when known.
12
Choose one
1 point
An emergency patient is unstable, but the history is incomplete. What is the most appropriate transport approach?
- A
Keep the patient in place until a complete history has been obtained.
- B
Delay transport until all nonessential procedures are complete.
- C
Arrange emergency transport to an appropriate receiving facility without delaying for a complete history.
- D
Choose transport based only on the patient’s preference, regardless of instability.
13
Choose one
1 point
A patient of reproductive age has pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding but says pregnancy is unlikely and uses contraception. Which approach is most appropriate?
- A
Rule out pregnancy if the patient did not expect to be pregnant.
- B
Keep pregnancy as a possibility despite contraception use or the patient’s expectation, and communicate the status as known or uncertain.
- C
Wait for a confirmed pregnancy before arranging emergency assessment.
- D
Avoid telling the receiving team about pregnancy possibility unless a test is positive.
14
Open ended
1 point
A patient has sudden severe pelvic pain, fever, and vaginal bleeding, and the exact cause is not known. Explain the immediate approach, what pregnancy context to communicate, and whether care should wait until the cause is identified.
15
True or false
1 point
A patient has signs of a life-threatening emergency, but it is not yet known whether they are pregnant. Urgent care should wait until pregnancy status is confirmed.
- A
True
- B
False
16
Choose one
1 point
A patient who gave birth recently has increasing vaginal bleeding, weakness, and dizziness. Which response best addresses the immediate priorities?
- A
Wait for a complete history before seeking help so the cause of bleeding can be identified.
- B
Summon emergency help, assess ABCs and mental status, monitor vital signs, and arrange urgent transport.
- C
Leave the patient alone briefly while gathering a detailed record of the birth.
- D
Reassure the patient and wait to see whether the bleeding stops before arranging transport.
17
Choose one
1 point
A pregnant patient begins having a seizure. Which action is most appropriate while providing immediate care?
- A
Hold the patient still and place an object between their teeth.
- B
Give the patient water as soon as the seizure begins.
- C
Protect the patient from injury, avoid restraint and putting anything in their mouth, then reassess breathing when the seizure ends.
- D
Wait until the patient is fully alert before summoning emergency help.
18
Choose one
1 point
A laboring patient has a strong urge to push and the baby is visible. Which plan best fits the immediate situation?
- A
Call EMS, stay with the patient, follow dispatcher instructions, and avoid an unplanned move if birth appears imminent.
- B
Move the patient immediately, even if the baby is visible, before calling EMS.
- C
Leave the patient alone to find supplies before contacting emergency services.
- D
Delay contacting EMS until the patient has completed a full medical history.
19
Written response
1 point
A patient of reproductive age has pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding, then becomes weak and reports shoulder pain. Pregnancy is possible. What time-critical condition should be considered?
20
Written response
1 point
In an SBAR handoff, which section reports vital signs, mental status, changes in symptoms, findings, and response to care?