Emergency Department Actions - practice test 2023

Emergency Department Actions - practice test 2023 What is the first action for a child exposed to cleaning products? Determine type of chemical exposure What medication is most likely to be prescribed for acute adrenal insufficiency? Hydrocortisone 100 mg IV every 6 hours until systolic BP reaches 110 mmg What observation on the skin indicates mitral valve prolapse? Petechiae What interventions should the nurse include for a client with mitral valve prolapse? Monitor cardiac rhythm via telemetry, Report changes in pre-existing murmurs, Schedule rest periods between activities, Maintain record of fluid intake and output What finding in an older adult client indicates dysphagia? Moist cough that increases in severity during and after meals What action should the nurse take for an older adult client with a moist cough after meals? Request a consultation to confirm dysphagia What action should the nurse implement for a multiparous client who delivered her infant 3 hours ago? Apply an ice pack to the perineum for the first 24 hours What intervention is best for the nurse to implement when parents are told that their child's condition is terminal? Assure the parents that a terminal diagnosis was inevitable What response should the nurse provide to the wife of a newly diagnosed client with Parkinson's disease? Explain that there are no known conventional, alternative, or complimentary therapies that cure Parkinson's disease What is the best schedule for administering an IV antibiotic in 4 divided doses? 1000, 1600, 2200, 0400 Will impaired movements worsen as a child with cerebral palsy grows? Brain damage with cerebral palsy is not progressive but does have a variable course What is the highest priority expected outcome for an older female client with osteoporosis? Names 3 home safety hazards to be resolved immediately What assessment should the nurse implement for a client recovering from endoscopic carpal tunnel release? Check neurovascular status of the distal digits