Exam 52: Responding to Emergencies

A small child has had vomiting and diarrhea for more than 12 hours,unrelieved by the medication prescribed by a pediatrician earlier in the day.The child is listless but awake and refuses anything offered by mouth;vital signs are normal.In which of these triage categories would the child be placed?

Initial treatment of simple strains and sprains uses the RICE formula,which means

What is the primary treatment for a client who is in hypovolemic shock?

Which of these phrases BEST describes an emergency within the context of health care?

A client arrives in the emergency department undergoing CPR after being rescued from submersion in cold water.The nurse should recognize that CPR should be continued until the client's:

An 8-year-old girl is stung by bees several times on the school playground,and the school nurse brings the child to the emergency department.The child is experiencing respiratory difficulties and may require endotracheal intubation.Who can obtain informed consent for this invasive procedure?

A nurse who is assisting in disaster triage following a severe hurricane finds a client who has experienced a massive head injury from flying debris.In which of these categories would the nurse place this client?

A client is exhibiting a paradoxical breathing pattern.The nurse should recognize this unique pattern is associated with which of these conditions?

When initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a hospitalized client,which of these actions should the nurse take to promote return of respiration?

A client has second- and third-degree burns to the legs and feet.The nurse assesses the client has an increased heart rate,decreased blood pressure,and cool and clammy skin.The nurse should recognize this client is in what type of shock?

A client collapses during a marathon,complaining of headache,weakness,dizziness,nausea,and muscle cramps.The client's skin is moist,cool,and pale.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

The basic principles of first aid developed for emergency medicine are part of the triage and include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

A client who is being treated for head trauma has just started to hiccup.What is the FIRST nursing priority?

What is the simplest method of triaging clients in an emergency department (ED)?

Treatment of clients who have any type of eye trauma should include:

A client who has severe third-degree burns must be "packaged," which means the nurse will:

A client has experienced severe frostbite to the feet and toes.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

Which of these terms describes a client who is in shock resulting from vasodilation and abnormal fluid distribution within the circulatory system?

A 3-year-old child has ingested a household cleaner,which the poison control center states is caustic.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

A client who is a victim of a penetrating trauma has bowel loops protruding through the abdominal wall.Which of these actions should the nurse take FIRST?