The PITT Quiz: Episodes 9 & 10

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These two episodes were jam-packed with high-stress situations from a pediatric drowning to Dr. Collin’s miscarriage and a jaw-dropping final scene between Dr. Robby and Dr Langdon. However, Dr. Mehta added a bit of levity with his neurology jokes.

“What do you call a Tyrannosaurus under stress?”. Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

1. Two women in the waiting room start fighting about the effectiveness of masks. One punches the other in the mouth & sustains a "fight bite". Which is least true about fight bites?

A) Benign as long as tooth removed from knuckle joint B) Not problematic but must irrigate + oral antibiotics C) Often requires surgical intervention D) Can lead to septic shock

2. Medical student Victoria Javadi tells Dana when she went high altitude skiing in Utah, she was light headed, breathless, uncoordinated & panting. Then she says that __________ is her "Utah":

A) Dr. Langdon B) Dr. Garcia C) Dr. Robby D) Nurse Mateo

3. Nurse Manager Dana said she manages the crowd in the ER waiting room by being:

A) Unavailable B) Cool as a cucumber C) Inspiring, terrifying & a little bit shaming D) Threatening and firm

4. An MDMA overdose arrives intubated with IV. Temp so high it doesn’t register. BP 210/120; HR 132, pupils dilated, diaphoretic. The orders are:

A) Ice bath, Ativan, 2nd IV, "rainbow" lab work B) Ice bath, beta blockers, 2nd IV, "rainbow" lab work

5. When Dr. Langdon harshly berates intern Dr. Santos over a (correct) order she gave, Dr Robby tells Dr Langdon all except the following:

A) Shaming, belittling & insulting aren't effective teaching tools B) Harassment has zero educational value C) If you don't like her, you have to write her up D) You are senior leadership here, step up and act like it

6. Nurse Manager Dana is punched in the face by an unhappy patient. What is the incidence of nurses experiencing violence in Canada?

A) 1 in 10 nurses B) 3 in 10 nurses C) 6 in 10 nurses

7. A burn victim arrives with 90% BSA. Dr. Langdon tells Dr. Whittaker the patient's risk of dying of sepsis with a 90% BSA burn is:

A) 50% B) 75% C) 90%

8. Dr. Robbie questions Dr. Langdon re diverting benzos for his own use. The Canadian incidence of health care personnel diverting controlled medication for personal use is:

A) 2 - 4% B) 6 -8% C) 10 -12% D) 15 - 18%

What do you call a Tyrannosaurus under stress? A nervous Rex

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