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ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions

Extract:

EMS workers complain of nausea and dizziness after caring for clients from a chemical spill.


Question 1 of 5

An emergency room nurse is performing secondary triage on clients transported from the scene of a chemical spill. After caring for the clients, the EMS workers complain of nausea and dizziness. Which immediate interventions need to be taken by the triage nurse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Correct Answer: B,E

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Correct
Answer: B,E


Rationale:
1. Evacuate the emergency department (
Choice
B):
To ensure the safety of all staff and patients, evacuating the emergency department is crucial in case of a chemical spill to prevent further exposure and harm.
2. Send the client and EMS crew to decontamination (
Choice E): Decontamination is essential to remove any potential chemical contaminants from the clients and EMS crew to prevent further health issues and spread of contamination.

Summary:
A: Continuing with the triage process (
Choice
A) can expose more individuals to the chemical spill, increasing the risk of harm.
C: Placing the client in a private room (
Choice
C) does not address the immediate need for decontamination and safety of all involved.
D: Treating the client after contaminated items are removed (
Choice
D) delays necessary decontamination and increases the risk of complications.

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