Emergency Nursing Study Questions and Answers

Which statement made by the nurse would indicate the need for further education? a. "Common reasons for emergency room admission include headache and fever." b. "Some clients use the emergency room as a clinic." c. "The emergency room does not provide services to the uninsured." d. "The typical emergency room can appear chaotic." C The emergency room must provide services to any client, regardless of her or his financial status. All the other distractors are true in the emergency room environment. Which population would most likely go to the emergency room for treatment of a temperature and a sore throat? a. Older adults b. Immunocompromised c. Pediatric d. Underinsured D The emergency room serves as an important safety net for clients who are ill or injured but lack access to basic health care. Especially vulnerable populations include the underinsured and uninsured. Assessment findings reveal that a client has been raped. Which health care team member will be most helpful in planning this client's care in the emergency room? a. Emergency medicine physician b. Case manager c. Forensic nurse examiner d. Psychiatric crisis nurse C All the other members of the health care team listed may be used in the management of this client's care. However, the forensic nurse examiner is educated to obtain client histories and collect evidence dealing with the assault, and can offer the counseling and follow-up needed when dealing with the victim of an assault.