Sunday, July 22, 2007

Sample Questions

A 17-year-old client is brought to the ER after slashing both of their wrists. The nurses' first concern would be:

A. To obtain the client's medical history
B. To reduce the client's anxiety
C. To stabilize the client's physical condition
D. To determine what caused the wrist slashing

Answer: C. The nurse should first deal with lifesaving. "B" & "D" should be done following stabilization of the client's physical condition. "A" is not a necessary lifesaving concern.

TRUE of FALSE

After administering syrup of ipecac, a toddler should be given five ounces of warm milk.

FALSE. Milk has little or no effect and will neither help nor harm. If the child vomits, milk may increase the risk of aspiration.

FILL IN THE BLANK

The ______________ impulse is the most reliable in assessing cardiac activity. (apical)







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