ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 8 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A trauma client with multiple open wounds is brought to the emergency department in cardiac arrest. Which action should the nurse take prior to providing advanced cardiac life support?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing personal protective equipment is critical to prevent contamination from blood and body fluids during emergency resuscitation.
Question 2 of 5
The emergency department team is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a client when the clients spouse arrives at the emergency department. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the spouse to be present during resuscitation respects their need for closure and emotional support, making it the priority action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in triaging clients in the emergency department (ED). Which client should the nurse prioritize to receive care first.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain and diaphoresis suggest a potential cardiac emergency, which is life-threatening and requires immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which client should be considered urgent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cough and fever of 102 F indicate a risk of deterioration, making this client urgent, though clients with stab wounds or neurological symptoms are emergent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in evaluating levels and functions of trauma centers. Which function is appropriately paired with the level of the trauma center?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level II trauma centers provide advanced life support and transfer clients to Level I centers when needed, unlike Level I, which are in large hospitals, or Level IV, which provide basic care in rural areas.