What is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a suspected fracture?

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Question 1 of 5

What is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a suspected fracture?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assessing neurovascular status ensures adequate circulation and nerve function, preventing complications such as compartment syndrome.

Question 2 of 5

The wounded victim is unable to walk, respiratory rate is absent but when airway is repositioned breathing is noted. The wounded victim is assigned what tag color?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The red tag is assigned because the victim was not breathing initially but resumed breathing after airway repositioning, indicating a critical condition that requires immediate attention per the START method.

Question 3 of 5

The nursing faculty recognizes the correct way to instruct the nursing students to acknowledge their charting in a clients medical record is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A nursing student enters full name, student nurse abbreviation(e.g., SN or NS), and educational institution.

Question 4 of 5

What is the best way to prevent medication errors?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Double-checking dosages reduces the likelihood of medication errors and ensures accuracy in administration.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following hand cleansers is appropriate for aseptic handwashing but is avoided because it causes skin irritation?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Povidone-iodine is effective for aseptic handwashing but often avoided due to its potential to irritate skin.

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