Emergency Nursing Study Guide for Exam 3
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Terms in this set (368) QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. ABCs Airway, Breathing, Circulation
prioritization in emergencies.
2. Airway Ensure the airway is clear for
breathing.
3. Breathing Support breathing if necessary
during emergencies.
4. Circulation Manage blood circulation and
control bleeding.
5. Disability Check neurological status using
Glasgow Coma Scale.
6. Exposure Assess for hidden injuries and
remove clothing.
7. Pain Management Provide relief for pain as needed.
8. Secondary Survey Conduct detailed assessment and
, diagnostics.
9. Cardiac Arrest Immediate CPR and defibrillation if
indicated.
10. Trauma Prioritization Secure airway, control bleeding,
assess circulation.
11. Severe Asthma Attack Administer bronchodilators and
provide oxygen.
12. Sepsis Management Establish IV access and administer
broad-spectrum antibiotics.
13. Primary Survey Stabilize life-threatening conditions
using ABCDE method.
14. ABCDE Method Airway, Breathing, Circulation,
Disability, Exposure assessment.
15. Neuro Assessment Evaluate alertness and
responsiveness to stimuli.
16. Gunshot Wounds Diagnostics Inspect abdomen, auscultate bowel
sounds, assess for distention.
17. Internal Bleeding Signs Monitor for bruising, asymmetry,
and abdominal rigidity.
18. Abdominal CT Used for stable patients to detect
bleeding.
19. FAST Focused assessment with
sonography for trauma.
,20. Nursing Dx: Risk for Infection Related to open wound and
contamination.
21. Nursing Dx: Impaired Skin Integrity Related to tissue damage from the
wound.
22. Opioids for Pain Management Administered to manage pain in
trauma patients.
23. NPO Status Keep patient NPO until surgery need
is ruled out.
24. Sterile Dressing Cover protruding abdominal viscera
with moist dressing.
25. Limit ED LOS Goal to transfer trauma patients to
appropriate care.
26. Impaired Skin Integrity Tissue damage requiring cleaning
and dressing.
27. Acute Pain Pain from tissue injury needing
assessment and analgesics.
28. Risk for Shock Potential blood loss necessitating
vital signs monitoring.
29. Deficient Knowledge (Wound Care) Lack of knowledge about proper
wound management.
30. Risk for Impaired Tissue Perfusion Injury to blood vessels affecting
circulation.
31. Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances Loss of electrolytes from vomiting
, and diarrhea.
32. Hypovolemic Shock Condition from significant fluid loss.
33. Severe Vomiting Can lead to metabolic alkalosis.
34. Severe Diarrhea Can lead to metabolic acidosis.
35. Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Fluid loss from trauma or
hemorrhage.
36. Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance Fluid loss or rapid infusion affecting
electrolytes.
37. Deficient Fluid Volume Dehydration requiring fluid
administration.
38. Excess Fluid Volume Overhydration due to renal or heart
failure.
39. Impaired Gas Exchange Electrolyte imbalance or fluid
overload affecting oxygen.
40. Ingested Poisoning Exposure to harmful substances
requiring emergency treatment.
41. Emergency Treatment for Poisoning Remove poison and support vital
organ function.
42. Activated Charcoal Used to neutralize certain ingested
poisons.
43. Gastric Lavage Procedure to remove ingested toxins
from stomach.
44. Risk for Poisoning/Drug Toxicity Ingestion of harmful substances
Questions and Answers | 2025 New Update |
100% Correct - Galen College of Nursing
Terms in this set (368) QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. ABCs Airway, Breathing, Circulation
prioritization in emergencies.
2. Airway Ensure the airway is clear for
breathing.
3. Breathing Support breathing if necessary
during emergencies.
4. Circulation Manage blood circulation and
control bleeding.
5. Disability Check neurological status using
Glasgow Coma Scale.
6. Exposure Assess for hidden injuries and
remove clothing.
7. Pain Management Provide relief for pain as needed.
8. Secondary Survey Conduct detailed assessment and
, diagnostics.
9. Cardiac Arrest Immediate CPR and defibrillation if
indicated.
10. Trauma Prioritization Secure airway, control bleeding,
assess circulation.
11. Severe Asthma Attack Administer bronchodilators and
provide oxygen.
12. Sepsis Management Establish IV access and administer
broad-spectrum antibiotics.
13. Primary Survey Stabilize life-threatening conditions
using ABCDE method.
14. ABCDE Method Airway, Breathing, Circulation,
Disability, Exposure assessment.
15. Neuro Assessment Evaluate alertness and
responsiveness to stimuli.
16. Gunshot Wounds Diagnostics Inspect abdomen, auscultate bowel
sounds, assess for distention.
17. Internal Bleeding Signs Monitor for bruising, asymmetry,
and abdominal rigidity.
18. Abdominal CT Used for stable patients to detect
bleeding.
19. FAST Focused assessment with
sonography for trauma.
,20. Nursing Dx: Risk for Infection Related to open wound and
contamination.
21. Nursing Dx: Impaired Skin Integrity Related to tissue damage from the
wound.
22. Opioids for Pain Management Administered to manage pain in
trauma patients.
23. NPO Status Keep patient NPO until surgery need
is ruled out.
24. Sterile Dressing Cover protruding abdominal viscera
with moist dressing.
25. Limit ED LOS Goal to transfer trauma patients to
appropriate care.
26. Impaired Skin Integrity Tissue damage requiring cleaning
and dressing.
27. Acute Pain Pain from tissue injury needing
assessment and analgesics.
28. Risk for Shock Potential blood loss necessitating
vital signs monitoring.
29. Deficient Knowledge (Wound Care) Lack of knowledge about proper
wound management.
30. Risk for Impaired Tissue Perfusion Injury to blood vessels affecting
circulation.
31. Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances Loss of electrolytes from vomiting
, and diarrhea.
32. Hypovolemic Shock Condition from significant fluid loss.
33. Severe Vomiting Can lead to metabolic alkalosis.
34. Severe Diarrhea Can lead to metabolic acidosis.
35. Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Fluid loss from trauma or
hemorrhage.
36. Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance Fluid loss or rapid infusion affecting
electrolytes.
37. Deficient Fluid Volume Dehydration requiring fluid
administration.
38. Excess Fluid Volume Overhydration due to renal or heart
failure.
39. Impaired Gas Exchange Electrolyte imbalance or fluid
overload affecting oxygen.
40. Ingested Poisoning Exposure to harmful substances
requiring emergency treatment.
41. Emergency Treatment for Poisoning Remove poison and support vital
organ function.
42. Activated Charcoal Used to neutralize certain ingested
poisons.
43. Gastric Lavage Procedure to remove ingested toxins
from stomach.
44. Risk for Poisoning/Drug Toxicity Ingestion of harmful substances
