The school nurse is called to the schoolyard where there is a child on the ground with an obvious simple fracture of the tibia. The nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
a. Call for assistance to carry the child into the building
b. Immobilize the limb with rolled newspapers or magazines
c. Apply ice cubes directly to the swelling
d. Call EMS
e. Immobilize the joints at the knee and ankle
B, D, E
The limb should be immobilized by a splint made of anything handy, and the joints above and below the suspected fracture should be immobilized as well. Ice should be collected in a cloth, but not put directly to the skin. Call EMS.
You might also like to view...
The majority of healthcare delivered globally is:
a. acute care. b. emergency care. c. self-care. d. primary care.
A client tells the nurse, "I increased my fiber, but I am very constipated." What further information does the nurse need to tell the client?
A) "Just give it a few more days and you should be fine." B) "Well, that shouldn't happen. Let me recommend a good laxative for you." C) "When you increase fiber in your diet, you also need to increase liquids." D) "I will tell the doctor you are having problems; maybe he can help."
Diabetes is much more stable and predictable in the elderly than it is in younger individuals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse suspects that the patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) through a central venous catheter (CVC) has an air embolus. What action does the nurse need to take first?
A. Raise head of bed to 90 degrees B. Turn patient to left lateral decubitus position C. Notify health care provider immediately D. Have patient perform the Valsalva maneuver