ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the priority when triaging patients during a disaster? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Decontamination
How should a nurse respond to an aggressive patient? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER To prevent
hypothermia
Warm the body up
When is the best time to obtain a surgical consent? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Reinforcing discharge instructions
Teach back
, What are signs and symptoms of Hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Launching the plan, plan everything that is
going to happen
Person in charge
What is the BEST response of hospital leadership after a major incident happens? - ANSWER Critical
incident stress debriefing (CISD)
A team that provide sessions for small groups of personnel to help with effective coping strategies.
What precautions are taken when caring for a patient with the plague? - ANSWER Respiratory DROPLET
precautions
Standard precautions
How does a nurse recognize child abuse? - ANSWER unexplained or questionable injuries
does not match the injury pattern.
What is the Quality Improvement Committee? - ANSWER a committee that focuses on...