NP235 Unit 7 Quiz 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified
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What is the priority when triaging patients during a disaster?
Address the most sever cases first
ABCDE assessment
Those with the best chance of survival first
What is the process when treating a patient with a chemical exposure?
Decontamination
How should a nurse respond to an aggressive patient?
Offer help on a one-to-one basis. Several people trying to simultaneously talk to or
subdue the patient may add to fear and disorientation.
Establish eye contact.
Use the person's name frequently.
Explain who you are and what you are trying to do.
Express genuine concern about the situation.
Use a soft voice.
Make sure the patient can hear and understand what is being said
-calm voice, remain calm, good eye contact
What is the purpose of infusing warm fluids to patients with hypovolemic shock?
To prevent hypothermia
Warm the body up
When is the best time to obtain a surgical consent?
Before giving preoperative medication
So they are fully alert and aware of what they are agreeing to
What is the role of the LPN during a patient discharge?
Reinforcing discharge instructions
Teach back
What are signs and symptoms of Hypovolemic shock?
confusion
restlessness
diaphoresis
rapid thready pulse
increased respiratory rate
cold, clammy skin
decreased blood pressure
Fast heart rate, fast breathing, low blood pressure, cool clammy skin
What are the stages of hypovolemic shock?
Compensated- increased HR, cool clammy skin, 750 or less blood loss
Progressive
Irreversible- 1500 or more, multi organ failure, kidneys and brain may shut down
What is the main role of the Incident Commander?
Launching the plan, plan everything that is going to happen
Person in charge
Answers)
What is the priority when triaging patients during a disaster?
Address the most sever cases first
ABCDE assessment
Those with the best chance of survival first
What is the process when treating a patient with a chemical exposure?
Decontamination
How should a nurse respond to an aggressive patient?
Offer help on a one-to-one basis. Several people trying to simultaneously talk to or
subdue the patient may add to fear and disorientation.
Establish eye contact.
Use the person's name frequently.
Explain who you are and what you are trying to do.
Express genuine concern about the situation.
Use a soft voice.
Make sure the patient can hear and understand what is being said
-calm voice, remain calm, good eye contact
What is the purpose of infusing warm fluids to patients with hypovolemic shock?
To prevent hypothermia
Warm the body up
When is the best time to obtain a surgical consent?
Before giving preoperative medication
So they are fully alert and aware of what they are agreeing to
What is the role of the LPN during a patient discharge?
Reinforcing discharge instructions
Teach back
What are signs and symptoms of Hypovolemic shock?
confusion
restlessness
diaphoresis
rapid thready pulse
increased respiratory rate
cold, clammy skin
decreased blood pressure
Fast heart rate, fast breathing, low blood pressure, cool clammy skin
What are the stages of hypovolemic shock?
Compensated- increased HR, cool clammy skin, 750 or less blood loss
Progressive
Irreversible- 1500 or more, multi organ failure, kidneys and brain may shut down
What is the main role of the Incident Commander?
Launching the plan, plan everything that is going to happen
Person in charge
