Emergency Department Nursing Quiz

What is the immediate action a nurse should take when a patient is suspected of choking?

Which condition is represented by the vital signs: BP 80/54, P 102, RR 22?

How can a nurse assess the effectiveness of CPR being performed on an adult patient?

In a traumatic emergency, what should be the rescuer’s first priority upon arriving at the scene?

What might the nurse conclude if a patient exhibits vitals of BP 80/54 and a rapid pulse of 102?

During CPR, which of the following is considered a critical factor for success?

Which of the following best describes the impact of severe blood loss in trauma victims?

What is NOT a correct action to take when assessing a choking victim?

Which symptom is a nurse most likely to observe with a patient in shock?

What does the 'C' in the RICE acronym signify in the context of treating a sprain?

When performing CPR on an infant, how far should the breastbone be depressed?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the RICE method for managing a sprain?

What characteristic is least likely associated with deep partial-thickness burns?

What is the primary reason for immediately cooling a burn?

In a situation requiring CPR for an infant, which statement is correct regarding the depression of the breastbone?

When caring for a patient with a suspected head injury, which position is appropriate?

Which nursing process step is primarily involved in administering CPR?

Which of the following actions is crucial in the initial management of a sprain according to the RICE method?

In which scenario would abdominal thrusts be considered inappropriate?

For which patient condition is it critical to administer chest thrusts?

What symptom would not typically indicate a deep partial-thickness burn?

What action should be prioritized when arriving at a fire scene with a burn victim?

Which factor is most critical when positioning a patient in shock due to a head injury?

What is the primary indicator of a potentially serious burn injury?

Which method is typically used to address choking in unconscious individuals?

What percentage of body surface area is burned if a patient has burns on half of the front torso, entire left arm, and front of the left leg?

Which combination of techniques should a nurse use to treat an infant who is choking?

In the case of a suspected spinal injury, which maneuver should be used to open the airway before starting CPR?

How many compressions are performed during two-person CPR before providing breaths?

What is the correct method to treat a choking child with a foreign body?

Which technique should NOT be used for infants suspected of choking?

In a scenario of a burn patient, how is burned body surface area assessed?

What is the primary goal when treating an infant who is choking?

What potential risk does the nurse face while using abdominal thrusts on infants?

When performing CPR in a two-person scenario, how are the breaths administered?

What is the correct approach for bandaging a victim's right lower extremity?

In the case of a patient who has ingested a poisonous substance, what should be the nurse's first action?

What is the best method for removing an embedded bee stinger?

What should the nurse do when a patient with heatstroke starts to shiver?

Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate when applying a bandage to a lower extremity?

Which sign indicates that a patient is experiencing a reaction requiring urgent intervention after toxin exposure?

What is a common misstep when dealing with a bee sting in the emergency setting?

After applying cooling measures to a patient with heatstroke, the shivering response indicates what?

Which intervention is least prioritized in the management of poison ingestion?

What action should be avoided when bandaging an injured extremity?