A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. What is the nurse's primary concern?
a. The extent and depth of the burn
b. The sites of entry and exit
c. The likelihood of cardiac arrest
d. Control of bleeding
ANS: C
Most electrical burns result in cardiac arrest, and the patient will require CPR or acute cardiac monitoring.
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A nurse has been called to visit a community specifically for older adults (aged 55 and over) where there has been a dramatic rise in gonorrhea infections. What is the first step?
A. Establish a display in the community center with educational materials about safe sex and free condoms. B. Speak with the individuals involved and determine the source of the infection. C. Organize a community wide meeting to discuss why safe sex practices are important even though pregnancy is no longer a concern. D. Perform a community assessment to see what interventions might be needed in the community.
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A.) Pain in the scrotum B.) Trouble passing urine C.) Erectile Dysfucntion (ED) D.) Constipation
A client has been brought to the emergency department displaying symptoms that suggest the need for a mental status examination. Which of the following should the nurse include in this assessment?
A) A review of basic physiological function B) Evaluation of the client's insight and judgment C) Questions regarding the client's past behaviors D) Evaluation of the client's medication compliance