Deck 43: Emergency Care and First Aid

Question 1

What type of assessment should be completed by the first trained healthcare professional to arrive at a scene of an accident when life-threatening problems or injuries are identified?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) ABCDE

Answer 1

Primary

Question 2

What statements present accurate information about the concept of triage? Select all that apply.

A) Process of sorting and classifying to determine priority of needs.
B) Focuses on determining clients with non-life-threatening situations first.
C) Involves the identification of trauma victims so consent to treat can be secured.
D) Contains disaster plan initiated when an accident involves multiple victims.
E) Process of victim identification so next of kin can be notified.

Answer 2

Process of sorting and classifying to determine priority of needs.
Process of victim identification so next of kin can be notified.

Question 3

What medical conditions are most commonly identified on medical identification tags? Select all that apply.

A) Allergies
B) Diabetes
C) Epilepsy
D) High blood pressure
E) Mechanical implants

Answer 3

Diabetes
Epilepsy
High blood pressure

Question 4

Which procedure should the nurse implement when assessing an ill or injured person in an emergency situation?

A) ABCDE procedure
B) PERRLA+C procedure
C) AVPU procedure
D) BCLS procedure

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with hypovolemic shock. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse review to obtain additional information about the client's condition?

A) pH level of urine.
B) Hemoglobin level.
C) Serum electrolyte levels.
D) Blood sugar level.

Question 6

For which sign of rising intracranial pressure should the nurse monitor when caring for a client who has sustained a head injury?

A) Excessive perspiration
B) Persistent vomiting
C) Falling blood pressure
D) Falling body temperature

Question 7

What intervention should the nurse implement when caring for the client experiencing a pneumothorax?

A) Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
B) Assess for signs of inhalation injuries.
C) Place ice packs on the client's forehead.
D) Seal wound using petroleum jelly gauze.

Question 8

Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first for a client diagnosed with an ulnar fracture?

A) Treat the client for shock
B) Assess the pulses in the affected arm
C) Cover the site of the suspected fracture
D) Apply ice to the injury site.

Question 9

Which equipment should the nurse obtain for the bedside of a client who sustained a puncture wound of the chest?

A) Thermometer
B) Manual breathing bag
C) Peak flow meter
D) Catheter

Question 10

A nurse in a local healthcare facility is caring for a client suspected of bleeding internally. Which observation should the nurse report to a physician immediately?

A) Extreme hunger
B) Blood pressure that is rising
C) A pulse rate of 80 beats per minute
D) Breathing that is becoming shallow and rapid

Question 11

What interventions should the nurse implement when providing care to a client during the rewarming process for severe hypothermia? Select all that apply.

A) Monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias
B) Monitor for nausea and vomiting
C) Remove and replace all wet clothing
D) Encourage the client to sleep if possible
E) Provide warm oral fluids, if client is alert.

Question 12

What interventions should the nurse implement when providing care to a client with a heat-related illness like severe heat cramps? Select all that apply.

A) Move the client to a cool environment.
B) Provide concentrated oral salt solution.
C) Uncover the client's head.
D) Keep the client calm.
E) Lay the client flat.

Question 13

Which symptoms are classically associated with suspected heart attack? Select all that apply.

A) Chest pain with radiation to the left arm
B) Rest relieves the chest pain
C) Pain radiating to the back
D) Restlessness
E) Indigestion

Question 14

Which information demonstrates an accurate understanding of the process of anaphylaxis? Select all that apply.

A) Anaphylaxis is a type II allergic reaction to a substance.
B) In anaphylaxis, the antigen antibody reaction is dangerous.
C) The release of a chemical in the body causes reactions that are often systemic.
D) Anaphylaxis is responsible for a shock reaction that is a life-threatening event.
E) The full effect of anaphylactic shock is evident within 30 minutes of exposure.

Question 15

An individual has been brought to the healthcare facility immediately after ingesting poison. Which would be the most suitable intervention?

A) Perform gastric lavage.
B) Give emetic medication.
C) Administer sugar.
D) Support the blood pressure.

Question 16

Which situations are considered a psychiatric emergency that require medical assistance? Select all that apply.

A) Client threatens to harm themselves
B) Client reports having suicidal thoughts
C) Client makes a credible threat to harm someone else
D) Client reports having a history of prior suicide attempts
E) Client is willing to talk further about their suicide plan

Question 17

What common signal would the nurse in a hospital setting initiate for a cardiopulmonary emergency?

A) Code yellow
B) Code red
C) Code green
D) Code blue

Question 18

A client being cared for by a nurse in a home care setting suddenly stops breathing. What initial intervention should the nurse implement when a skilled nursing facility resident is found unresponsive?

A) Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately.
B) Assess the client's hear beat and respirations.
C) Move the client to the floor.
D) Call 911.

Question 19

A child who nearly drowned in a local swimming hole is admitted to a local healthcare facility. Which associated injury will the nurse provide primary monitoring for?

A) Anxiety
B) Pneumonia
C) Hypothermia
D) Airway obstruction

Question 20

A client presents at a local healthcare facility for treatment of a dog bite. What intervention should the nurse implement immediately when caring for this client?

A) Cleanse the wound with warm, soapy water.
B) Apply direct, firm pressure at the site.
C) Apply an ice pack to the bite area.
D) Swab the area with alcohol.

Question 21

What is the first step in the management of anaphylaxis?

A) Stabilization
B) Identify the toxin
C) Reverse the effect of the toxin
D) Eliminate the toxin

Question 22

What type of assessment involves taking and recording the victim's vital signs and performing a head-to-toe assessment?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) ABCDE

Question 23

Which procedure should the nurse follow for assessing a client's eye in an emergency?

A) ABCDE procedure
B) PERRLA+C procedure
C) AVPU procedure
D) BCLS procedure