PN 2 TEXTBOOK REVIEWED EXAM
QUIZZES WITH ACTUAL RIGHT ANSWERS .
An older man arrives at triage disoriented and dyspneic. He has hot, dry skin. His partner
states that he was fine earlier today. What is the nurse's next priority action?
a. Assess his vital signs
b. Obtain a brief medical history from his partner
c. Administer supplemental O2 and have the health care provider assess him
d. Ask about advance directives - Correct Answer -a. Assess his vital signs
A client has a core temperature of 32 C. Which of the following is the most appropriate
rewarming technique?
a. Passive rewarming with warm blankets
b. Active internal rewarming using warmed IV fluids
c. Passive rewarming using air-filled warming blankets
d. Active external rewarming by submersion in a warm bath - Correct Answer -b. Active
internal rewarming using warmed IV fluids
Effective interventions to decrease absorption or increase elimination of an ingested poison
include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
a. Hemodialysis
b. Eye irrigation
c. Hyperbaric O2
d. Gastric lavage
e. Activated charcoal - Correct Answer -a. Hemodialysis
d. Gastric lavage
e. Activated charcoal
An older woman ambulates to the ED alone reporting severe pain in her right shoulder. The
nurse notes her clothes are oversized, she is poorly groomed, and appears tearful and anxious.
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QUIZZES WITH ACTUAL RIGHT ANSWERS .
An older man arrives at triage disoriented and dyspneic. He has hot, dry skin. His partner
states that he was fine earlier today. What is the nurse's next priority action?
a. Assess his vital signs
b. Obtain a brief medical history from his partner
c. Administer supplemental O2 and have the health care provider assess him
d. Ask about advance directives - Correct Answer -a. Assess his vital signs
A client has a core temperature of 32 C. Which of the following is the most appropriate
rewarming technique?
a. Passive rewarming with warm blankets
b. Active internal rewarming using warmed IV fluids
c. Passive rewarming using air-filled warming blankets
d. Active external rewarming by submersion in a warm bath - Correct Answer -b. Active
internal rewarming using warmed IV fluids
Effective interventions to decrease absorption or increase elimination of an ingested poison
include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
a. Hemodialysis
b. Eye irrigation
c. Hyperbaric O2
d. Gastric lavage
e. Activated charcoal - Correct Answer -a. Hemodialysis
d. Gastric lavage
e. Activated charcoal
An older woman ambulates to the ED alone reporting severe pain in her right shoulder. The
nurse notes her clothes are oversized, she is poorly groomed, and appears tearful and anxious.
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