A nurse is called into work to perform triage in the aftermath of an earthquake. Which of the following are the expected responsibilities of this nurse?
A) Set up and monitor IV lines.
B) Prepare the emergency room for multiple victims.
C) Screen victims to prioritize treatment.
D) Check available blood products and assist with transfusions.
Ans: C
Triage involves the initial screening of victims for the purpose of prioritizing
treatment and making the most effective and efficient use of both human and material resources.
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A. Low calcium can cause high blood sugars. B. Postterm babies are most at risk for this condition. C. The level will be rechecked at 72 hours. D. Your baby needs to have a magnesium level check.
A client receiving antianxiety drug therapy complains of constipation. The nurse understands that this is the result of which of the following?
A) Excess fibrous food in the diet B) Overdose of an antianxiety drug C) Slowed intestinal transit time D) Oral administration of the drug
In a client 4 minutes post cardiac arrest, the nurse correlates the largest source of excess hydrogen ions with which cause?
a. Excess renal retention of carbon dioxide due to hypoxia b. Release of intracellular acids due to widespread tissue destruction c. Anaerobic metabolism, leading to the buildup of lactic acid d. Using fat as a fuel source, resulting in increased fat degradation
Two problems that clients frequently experience in the recovery room are:
a. pain and shivering. c. nausea and hypertension. b. confusion and anger. d. serious bleeding and anxiety.