NP 235 Unit 7 Quiz What is the priority when triaging patients during a disaster? - Answer Address the most sever cases first ABCDE assessment Those with the best chance of survival first What is the process when treating a patient with a chemical exposure? - Answer Decontamination How should a nurse respond to an aggressive patient? - Answer Offer help on a one-to- one basis. Several people trying to simultaneously talk to or subdue the patient may add to fear and disorientation.Establish eye contact.Use the person's name frequently.Explain who you are and what you are trying to do.Express genuine concern about the situation.Use a soft voice.Make sure the patient can hear and understand what is being said -calm voice, remain calm, good eye contact What is the purpose of infusing warm fluids to patients with hypovolemic shock? - Answer To prevent hypothermia Warm the body up When is the best time to obtain a surgical consent? - Answer Before giving preoperative medication So they are fully alert and aware of what they are agreeing to What is the role of the LPN during a patient discharge? - Answer Reinforcing discharge instructions Teach back What are signs and symptoms of Hypovolemic shock? - Answer confusion restlessness diaphoresis rapid thready pulse increased respiratory rate cold, clammy skin decreased blood pressure Fast heart rate, fast breathing, low blood pressure, cool clammy skin What are the stages of hypovolemic shock? - Answer Compensated- increased HR, cool clammy skin, 750 or less blood loss Progressive
- / 1