Chapter 72 EMERGENCY NURSING
EXAM QUESTIONS AND AANSWERS
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A nurse is providing care to the family of a client who was brought to the
emergency department and suddenly died. Which of the following would be
appropriate for the nurse to do? Select all that apply. - Correct answer-Ask the
family if they would like to view the body.
Provide a private place for the family to be together.
Allow the family to express their emotions freely.
A client comes to the emergency department with a suspected airway obstruction.
The emergency department team prepares to manage the client as if he has a
complete airway obstruction based on which of the following? - Correct answer-
High-pitched noise on inhalation
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,Acetaminophen overdose is treated with the administration of which of the
following medications? - Correct answer-N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
A patient is admitted to the ED after a near-drowning accident. The patient is
diagnosed with saltwater aspiration. The nurse will observe the patient for several
hours to monitor for symptoms of which of the following? - Correct answer-
Pulmonary edema
A family member brings a patient to the emergency department. The family
member states, "I think he overdosed on heroin." Which of the following would the
nurse expect to assess? - Correct answer-Pinpoint pupils
Which of the following guidelines is appropriate for a nurse to implement while
helping family members cope with the sudden death of a loved one? - Correct
answer-Show acceptance of the body by touching it, giving the family permission
to touch.
A client has a gaping wound on his forearm that is bleeding profusely. Applying
pressure to which pressure point would be most helpful? - Correct answer-Brachial
Which of the following solutions should the nurse anticipate for fluid replacement
in the male patient? - Correct answer-Lactated Ringer's solution
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, A client comes to the emergency department after experiencing a wound.
Inspection reveals an opening in the skin with distinct edges and whose depth is
greater than the length of the wound. The nurse documents this as which type of
wound? - Correct answer-Stab
A client arrives at the emergency department and is experiencing a severe allergic
reacton to a bee sting. The client received treatment and is being discharged.
Which client statement indicates that additional teaching about exposure
prevention is needed? - Correct answer-"Brightly colored clothes help to ward off
bees."
A patient with frostbite to both lower extremities from exposure to the elements is
preparing to have rewarming of the extremities. What intervention should the nurse
provide prior to the procedure? - Correct answer-Administer an analgesic as
ordered.
The nurse in the ED is triaging patients during the shift. What does the nurse know
is the first priority in treating any patient in the ED? - Correct answer-Establishing
an airway.
A patient presents to the ED following a motor vehicle collision. The patient is
suspected of having internal hemorrhage. The nurse assesses the patient for signs
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND AANSWERS
GRADED A+
A nurse is providing care to the family of a client who was brought to the
emergency department and suddenly died. Which of the following would be
appropriate for the nurse to do? Select all that apply. - Correct answer-Ask the
family if they would like to view the body.
Provide a private place for the family to be together.
Allow the family to express their emotions freely.
A client comes to the emergency department with a suspected airway obstruction.
The emergency department team prepares to manage the client as if he has a
complete airway obstruction based on which of the following? - Correct answer-
High-pitched noise on inhalation
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,Acetaminophen overdose is treated with the administration of which of the
following medications? - Correct answer-N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
A patient is admitted to the ED after a near-drowning accident. The patient is
diagnosed with saltwater aspiration. The nurse will observe the patient for several
hours to monitor for symptoms of which of the following? - Correct answer-
Pulmonary edema
A family member brings a patient to the emergency department. The family
member states, "I think he overdosed on heroin." Which of the following would the
nurse expect to assess? - Correct answer-Pinpoint pupils
Which of the following guidelines is appropriate for a nurse to implement while
helping family members cope with the sudden death of a loved one? - Correct
answer-Show acceptance of the body by touching it, giving the family permission
to touch.
A client has a gaping wound on his forearm that is bleeding profusely. Applying
pressure to which pressure point would be most helpful? - Correct answer-Brachial
Which of the following solutions should the nurse anticipate for fluid replacement
in the male patient? - Correct answer-Lactated Ringer's solution
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, A client comes to the emergency department after experiencing a wound.
Inspection reveals an opening in the skin with distinct edges and whose depth is
greater than the length of the wound. The nurse documents this as which type of
wound? - Correct answer-Stab
A client arrives at the emergency department and is experiencing a severe allergic
reacton to a bee sting. The client received treatment and is being discharged.
Which client statement indicates that additional teaching about exposure
prevention is needed? - Correct answer-"Brightly colored clothes help to ward off
bees."
A patient with frostbite to both lower extremities from exposure to the elements is
preparing to have rewarming of the extremities. What intervention should the nurse
provide prior to the procedure? - Correct answer-Administer an analgesic as
ordered.
The nurse in the ED is triaging patients during the shift. What does the nurse know
is the first priority in treating any patient in the ED? - Correct answer-Establishing
an airway.
A patient presents to the ED following a motor vehicle collision. The patient is
suspected of having internal hemorrhage. The nurse assesses the patient for signs
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