Relias Emergency Department Test A patient who is 32 weeks pregnant presents with a three-day history of headache and significant swelling of the lower extremities and face. The patient's vital signs are BP: 160/90, HR: 105/min, RR: 19/min, Spo2: 94% on RA, Temp: 97.3 F. What medication do you anticipate the provider to order FIRST? - ANSWER *wrong* labetalol
Other choices:
tylenol magnesium sulfate furosemide
correct: mag sulfate
A patient is brought in with a history of a head-on motor vehicle accident. The patient was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling at 120 mph with the deployment of an airbag. They complain of severe lower abdominal and hip pain.A secondary trauma survey reveals an unstable hip on lateral compression. What would be a PRIORITY intervention in managing this patient? - ANSWER *wrong* Insertion of second IV line
other choices:
initiation of massive transfusion protocol application of pelvic binder administration of IV fluids
correct: application of a pelvic binder 1 / 3
A patient is brought in with possible foreign body obstruction and respiratory distress. The provider suctions the patient and unsuccessfully tries to insert an endotracheal tube (ETT). What type of procedure would you anticipate NEXT? - ANSWER *wrong* Placement of laryngeal mask
other choices:
tracheostomy bronchoscopy chest tube insertion
correct: tracheostomy
Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage patients during a mass casualty incident (MCI)? - ANSWER Green, yellow, red, black A patient presents with a two-day history of fever, cough, mild shortness of breath (SOB), sore throat, myalgia, and new onset of loss of taste and smell. What is the patient MOST likely suffering from? - ANSWER
COVID 19 2 / 3
A patient is brought in after being struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm.What would be the PRIORITY intervention for this patient upon arrival? - ANSWER Monitor cardiac rhythm A patient with a history of advanced-stage leukemia presents with a history of increasing shortness of breath in the last 4 days. The patient is anemic and has multiple bruises on their extremities. What is the MOST likely cause of bruising? - ANSWER Thrombocytopenia A new nurse observes their preceptor giving the incorrect dosage of a medication to a patient. Implementing the ethical principle veracity, what action would the new nurse take? - ANSWER inform the charge nurse about what happened and document it.A patient presents with a 5-day history of runny nose, headache and productive cough. The patient is unable to speak full sentences, reports having a history of moderate to severe COPD, and has a SpO2 reading of 89%. What intervention do you anticipate implementing FIRST for this patient? - ANSWER provide oxygen
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