NUR 401 CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM
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What would classify as a ESI level 1? - - -
correct answer ✅needing immediate life-saving intervention
What would classify as a ESI level 2? - - -
correct answer ✅is this a high risk situation? are they confused,
lethargic, or disoriented? are they in severe pain or distress? Are
they hemodynamically unstable?
What classifies as a ESI level 3? - - -
correct answer ✅they need many resources and you need to keep
a close eye on them because they could move up to a level 2
What classifies as a level four? - - -
correct answer ✅they only need one resource
What classifies as a ESI level five? - - -
correct answer ✅they need no resources and could have went to
an urgent clinic or regular family doctor
What is classified as resources to determine ESI level? - - -
correct answer ✅-labs (blood, urine)
-EKG, X-rays
,NUR 401 CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM
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- CT, MRI, Ultrasound
- IV fluids (hydration)
- IV, IM, or nebulized medications
- specialty consultations
- simple procedure (lac repair, foley cath) (1 resource)
-complex procedure (conscious sedation) (counts as 2 resources)
What are not classified as resources in determining ESI level? - - -
correct answer ✅-history and physical (including pelvic)
- point-of-care-testing
-saline or heplock
-PO meds
-Tetanus immunization
-prescription refills
-phone call to primary care physician
-simple wound care (dressings, recheck)
-crutches, splints,slings
,NUR 401 CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM
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This is the leading cause of death in all ages less than 44 years of
age - - -
correct answer ✅Trauma
What are 2 kinds of trauma? - - -
correct answer ✅blunt and penetrating
What are examples of blunt trauma? - - -
correct answer ✅MVC, contact sports, blunt force injuries, falls
What do you need to know about MVC to determine how severe
patient's injuries might be? - - -
correct answer ✅pt weight x MPH = pounds per pressure on
tissues and organs that continue to move forward after
deceleration
What are examples of penetrating trauma? - - -
correct answer ✅stabbings, firearms, impalements. The condition
of the outer wound does not determine extent of internal injury.
What is the Golden Hour for trauma patients and what is our goal
during this period? - - -
, NUR 401 CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM
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correct answer ✅it is the first 60 minutes and our goals is to
stabilize and transport
What does the primary survey include? - - -
correct answer ✅ABCDE
-airway, alertness, cervical spine protection, hemorrhage control
- breathing and ventilation
- circulation and control any bleeding
-disability: neuro status--> GCS
- exposure and environmental control
What does the secondary survey include? - - -
correct answer ✅- full set of vitals, family
-get resuscitation adjuncts: labs, monitor, naso/oro-gastric tube,
oxygenation and ventilation assessment, pain
-history "Ample"
What does "ample" stand for? - - -
correct answer ✅- allergies
- medications currently used
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
What would classify as a ESI level 1? - - -
correct answer ✅needing immediate life-saving intervention
What would classify as a ESI level 2? - - -
correct answer ✅is this a high risk situation? are they confused,
lethargic, or disoriented? are they in severe pain or distress? Are
they hemodynamically unstable?
What classifies as a ESI level 3? - - -
correct answer ✅they need many resources and you need to keep
a close eye on them because they could move up to a level 2
What classifies as a level four? - - -
correct answer ✅they only need one resource
What classifies as a ESI level five? - - -
correct answer ✅they need no resources and could have went to
an urgent clinic or regular family doctor
What is classified as resources to determine ESI level? - - -
correct answer ✅-labs (blood, urine)
-EKG, X-rays
,NUR 401 CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
- CT, MRI, Ultrasound
- IV fluids (hydration)
- IV, IM, or nebulized medications
- specialty consultations
- simple procedure (lac repair, foley cath) (1 resource)
-complex procedure (conscious sedation) (counts as 2 resources)
What are not classified as resources in determining ESI level? - - -
correct answer ✅-history and physical (including pelvic)
- point-of-care-testing
-saline or heplock
-PO meds
-Tetanus immunization
-prescription refills
-phone call to primary care physician
-simple wound care (dressings, recheck)
-crutches, splints,slings
,NUR 401 CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
This is the leading cause of death in all ages less than 44 years of
age - - -
correct answer ✅Trauma
What are 2 kinds of trauma? - - -
correct answer ✅blunt and penetrating
What are examples of blunt trauma? - - -
correct answer ✅MVC, contact sports, blunt force injuries, falls
What do you need to know about MVC to determine how severe
patient's injuries might be? - - -
correct answer ✅pt weight x MPH = pounds per pressure on
tissues and organs that continue to move forward after
deceleration
What are examples of penetrating trauma? - - -
correct answer ✅stabbings, firearms, impalements. The condition
of the outer wound does not determine extent of internal injury.
What is the Golden Hour for trauma patients and what is our goal
during this period? - - -
, NUR 401 CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
correct answer ✅it is the first 60 minutes and our goals is to
stabilize and transport
What does the primary survey include? - - -
correct answer ✅ABCDE
-airway, alertness, cervical spine protection, hemorrhage control
- breathing and ventilation
- circulation and control any bleeding
-disability: neuro status--> GCS
- exposure and environmental control
What does the secondary survey include? - - -
correct answer ✅- full set of vitals, family
-get resuscitation adjuncts: labs, monitor, naso/oro-gastric tube,
oxygenation and ventilation assessment, pain
-history "Ample"
What does "ample" stand for? - - -
correct answer ✅- allergies
- medications currently used
