Emergency Room Quiz: Could You Survive The Chaos?

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Emergency departments (EDs) in America are where split-second decisions to live or die occur by the minute. From accident victims to sudden-onset heart attacks, doctors and nurses have to buy time to preserve life. But EDs also contend with wait times running into hours, crowding, and uncertainty regarding what constitutes an "emergency." How should you prepare to visit an ER, and what should you expect where time is measured in seconds?
Test your knowledge about emergency treatment with our quiz!

What is the average ER wait time in the U.S.?

  • 5 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 1–2 hours

  • 5–6 hours

What is the ER mainly for?

  • Life-threatening issues

  • Regular checkups

  • Annual physicals

  • Flu shots

Who usually evaluates you first in the ER?

  • Billing staff

  • Security guard

  • Triage nurse

  • Specialist doctor

Which of these is NOT an ER doctor’s responsibility?

  • Stabilizing emergencies

  • Ordering tests

  • Prescribing medications

  • Long-term care + follow-up

What is the main reason ER bills can be so high in the U.S.?

  • Overtime pay

  • Advanced equipment + 24/7 staffing

  • Free ambulance rides

  • Discounted medications

If someone collapses in public, what should you do first before rushing them to the ER?

  • Give water

  • Check for safety + call 911

  • Drive them yourself

  • Take their wallet

What is triage in an ER?

  • Billing system

  • Sorting patients by urgency

  • Nurse’s shift time

  • Insurance paperwork

What U.S. law requires ERs to treat everyone, regardless of ability to pay?

  • HIPAA

  • EMTALA

  • OSHA

  • ACA

Which condition is considered an ER emergency?

  • Severe chest pain

  • Small paper cut

  • Mild headache

  • Runny nose

What should you bring to the ER if possible?

  • Driver’s license

  • Insurance card

  • Medication list

  • All of the above

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