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You are the charge nurse in an emergency department (ED) and must assign two staff members to cover the triage area. Which team is the most appropriate for this assignment? |
3. An experienced RN and an inexperienced RN |
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You are working in the triage area of an ED, and four patients approach the triage desk at the same time. List the order in which you will assess these patients. |
You are working in the triage area of an ED, and four patients approach the triage desk at the same time. List the order in which you will assess these patients. |
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The emergency medical service (EMS) has transported a patient with severe chest pain. As the patient is being transferred to the emergency stretcher, you note unresponsiveness, cessation of breathing, and no palpable pulse. Which task is appropriate to delegate to the nursing assistant? |
1. Chest compressions |
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3. Which of these is not classified as a Category A biologic agent? |
C. Hantavirus |
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Which is a common injury seen following a tornado? |
D. Multiple fractures |
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Which is the best example of a natural disaster? |
C. Flooding |
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4. Which of these injuries is an example of what would be categorized as a Green Priority during triage in a disaster situation? |
A. Psychological disorders |
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3. Which best describes the meaning of the word "triage"? |
D. Sorting |
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2. During a disaster situation following a tornado a client is found to have a head injury with a decreased level of consciousness and is hypoxic. Which triage category would this client be assigned to? |
D. Red |
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you’re assisting the triage in ER, which one would get the highest priority |
D. Pt with spider bite and facial edema (ptosis) and dyspnea (effecting airway)
(ptosis is drooping eyelid) |
