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When a primary survey of a trauma patient is conducted, what is considered one of the priority
actions?
A. Obtain a complete set of vital signs
B. Palpate and auscultate the abdomen
C. Perform a brief neurological assessment.
D. Check the pulse oximetry reading C. Perform a brief neurological assessment.
A patient involved in a one-car roll over comes in with multiple injuries. List in order of priority
the interventions that must be initiated for this patient.
1.Secure 2 large-bore IV lines and infuse normal saline.
2. Use the chin lift or jaw thrust maneuver to open the airway.
3. Assess for spontaneous respirations
4. Give supplemental oxygen via mask
5. Obtain a full set of vital sign measurements
6. Remove the patients clothing
7. Insert a Foley catheter if not contraindicated 3,2,4,1,5,6,7
An experienced traveling nurse has been assigned to work in the ED; however, this is the
nurse's first week. Which area of the ED is the most appropriate assignment for this nurse?
A. Trauma team
, B. Triage
C. Ambulatory or fast-track clinic
D. Pediatric medicine team C. Ambulatory or fast-track clinic
A group of people arrive in the ED by private car reporting extreme periorbital swelling, cough,
tightness in the throat. There is a strong odor coming form their clothes. They report exposure
to a gas bomb that was set off in their house. What is the priority action?
A. Obtain vital signs and listen to lung sounds
B. Direct the patient to the decontamination area.
C. Instruct patients to don PPE
D. Direct the patients to the cold or clean zone for immediate treatment B. Direct the
patient to the decontamination area.
In the work setting, what is your primary responsibility in preparing for management of
disasters, including natural disasters and bioterrorism incidents?
A. Knowing the agency's emergency response plan.
B. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of potential agents of bioterrorism
C. Knowing how and what to report to the CDC
D. Making ethical decisions about exposing self to potentially lethal substances A. Knowing
the agency's emergency response plan.