EAQ 7 153-200
Which school-age developmental characteristics increases the client's risk for poisoning? Select all that apply.
2,4,5
Which actions should a nurse take while caring for a preschooler whose blood lead level is found to be 25 mcg/dL? Select all that apply.
2,3,4
A nurse is evaluating different situations related to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Which situations come under the second level of needs? Select all that apply.
2,3,5
A nurse is teaching a client about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What are the various ways HIV is transmitted? Select all that apply.
2,3,5
A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and Cryptococcal pneumonia frequently is incontinent of feces and urine and produces copious sputum. When giving this client a bath, which protective equipment should the nurse make it a priority to use? Select all that apply.
2,4,5
Following a fire, the disaster management team assesses burn injuries of the survivors. The team finds that most survivors have pink to cherry red skin with blisters. Which type of burns does the nurse identify on the survivors?
2nd degree
The geographic location of a community makes it vulnerable to storms. The community health nurse teaches the community about safety measures to be taken during a storm. Which phase of disaster management is this action?
preparedness
What sexually transmitted diseases are caused by bacteria? Select all that apply.
syph, gonny
The nurse is caring for four clients admitted at once under mass casualty conditions. Which client should be treated first?
client a
The nurse is caring for four clients admitted at the same time under mass casualty conditions. Based on this data, which client should be given the highest priority for treatment?
client c
While preforming nasotracheal suctioning, the nurse notices that the client has blood pressure of 90/70 and a heart rate of 50 beats per minute. What is the priority nursing intervention in this situation?
stopping the suctioning procedure immediately
Which statement should the nurse make when providing information to the parent of a preschool-age client who calls the pediatric clinic after dropping a mercury thermometer at home?
"Clean up the spill using paper towels and disposable gloves."
The registered nurse asks the student nurse, "Which action should be provided in a client who survived an earthquake and presents with abdominal trauma to the emergency department?" Which response by the student nurse requires further teaching?
"I should remove an impaled object immediately."
What did the nurse observe during a home visit that indicates effective teaching about avoidance therapy provided to a client with type I rapid hypersensitivity reaction? Select all that apply.
2,3,4,5
Which poison prevention points, supported by current evidence, should the nurse include in a teaching session to parents of toddlers? Select all that apply.
2,3,4,5
A nurse counsels a child's mother about preventive measures associated with accidental poisoning. Which statement of the mother indicates effective learning? Select all that apply.
2,3,5
A circulating nurse in the operating room learns of being HIV positive. What should this nurse do regarding participation in exposure-prone procedures?
Discuss procedures that can be performed with a review panel
Who should the nurse contact to receive training as a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member?
FEMA
A child has unknowingly swallowed a poisonous substance and has fallen unconscious. Which nursing intervention is advisable for the child?
Make arrangements so that the child is taken to a hospital.
Which would the nurse describe as an example of an internal disaster?
fire or explosion
Which would the nurse state is an example of a natural disaster?
floods
Which plant, if ingested by a preschool-age client, would necessitate further action by the nurse?
lily
A 60-year-old client is admitted with a head injury following a disaster. Which triage level should the nurse assign to the client?
urgent
The nurse is caring for the survivors of a disaster. Which tag would be assigned to a client who has an open fracture with a distal pulse?
yellow
An older adult experiencing delirium suffers from a leg fracture caused by a fall. Which interventions should the nurse follow to prevent future falls? Select all that apply.
1,2,4
A nurse prepares a chart listing the methods of treatment of different types of poisoning in preschool children. Which preschooler's entry needs to be corrected?
Preschooler A
Which diseases can be transmitted from client to client by droplet infection? Select all that apply.
pertussis, diphtheria
Victims from an accident at the nuclear power plant are rushed to the hospital. Which staff members will be the first to manage this situation?
prehospital care providers paramedics emergency med tech emergency med physician
Which school-age children require close supervision when using a skateboard? Select all that apply.
6,7,8,9
The nurse is caring for four clients in an emergency department. Which client is treated first according to a three-tiered triage system?
A
After a bus accident, four clients are admitted to an emergency department. In what order should the clients be seen?
Client in cardiac arrest Client with chest pain resulting from ischemia Client with abdominal pain Client with closed extremity trauma
After a train derailment disaster, five clients are admitted to the emergency department. Which order should the nurse triage based on the clients' conditions, from the most to the least urgent?
Client with overdose and bradypnea Client with multiple trauma Client with gynecologic disorder Client with simple laceration Client with minor burns
Which statement should the nurse make when providing information to the parent of a toddler-age client who calls the pediatric clinic after dropping a mercury thermometer at home?
"Clean up the spill using paper towels and disposable gloves."
What areas should the nurse keep in mind when participating in the planning of an organization's emergency preparedness plan? Select all that apply.
1,3,4,5
In which order should the nurse explain the process of phagocytosis?
1. Exposure/invasion 2. Attraction 3. Adherence 4. Recognition 5. Cellular ingestion 6. Phagosome formation 7. Degradation
For which families should the nurse include information related to safe sleeping habits as a priority during a scheduled health maintenance visit for a toddler-age child? Select all that apply.
2,3,4
For which care activities should the nurse apply a mask, eye protection (goggles), or a face shield? Select all that apply.
3,4
Which toddler-age client has reached a height in which it is no longer safe to sleep in a crib?
36
The survivors of an explosion develop heat stroke. Which intervention should be performed by the nurse on the disaster management team?
Apply ice packs on the client's scalp.
A client with localized redness and swelling due to a bee sting reports intense local pain, a burning sensation, and itching. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?
Applying cold compresses to the affected area
The nurse is providing emergency care to a client suffering from heat stroke. What should be the order of nursing interventions in this scenario?
Correct1. Ensure a patent airway. Correct2. Remove the client from the hot environment. Correct3. Remove the client's clothing. Correct4. Pour or spray cold water on the client's body and scalp. Correct5. Fan the client with newspapers or whatever is available. Correct6. Place ice in cloth or bags and position the packs on the client's scalp.
One of the nurses in a group of student nurses on a team-building hike was bitten by a snake. What is the priority nursing intervention in this situation?
Moving the victim to safe area away from the snake and encouraging rest
The registered nurse is appointed as a triage officer of the disaster management team. What would be the responsibility of the nurse as a triage officer?
To determine the priority of treatment for clients
Which leukocyte is responsible for the allergic response?
basophils
What does a shift to the left indicate in the white blood cell count differential?
immature neutrophils in the blood
client who is exposed to pollens reports a runny, stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes. The nasal examination reveals swollen and pink nasal mucosa. Which finding does the nurse suspect to be present in the client's laboratory reports?
immunoglobulin E level of 150 IU/mL
What would be the priority to maintain the hospital environment when a large number of clients walk into the emergency room asking to be treated for minor injuries sustained from the detonation of a car bomb?
initiate a decontamination process
The registered nurse is teaching a student nurse about the disaster triage tag system. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates ineffective learning?
"I will use a yellow tag for clients with shock."