10 Questions
Which category should the 56-year-old patient with left-sided chest pain, diaphoresis, and dizziness be prioritized into in triage?
Urgent
In the triage priority rating system, what category is assigned to a client whose life, limb, or vision is threatened and requires immediate treatment?
Emergent
Which assessment should Nurse Gloria prioritize for the client rushed in after a head injury from a car collision?
Unequal pupils
Among the four victims of a car crash brought to the ED, who should Nurse Roland prioritize for treatment?
An open femur fracture
When clients are wheeled into the ED, the nurse applies a triage priority rating system. What category is assigned to a client who requires treatment but their condition is not immediately life-threatening?
Non-urgent
Which hormone and body system work together to prevent fluid imbalance in the body?
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
What problems can occur if there is an imbalance in fluid regulation?
Fluid volume overload and deficit
What is the purpose of the Nurse Sarah's Notes and Merch mentioned in the text?
To provide study materials on fluid and electrolytes
What happens when fluid volume deficit occurs in the body?
Low blood pressure develops
What is the purpose of the monitoring systems in the body mentioned in the text?
To surveil fluid volume and prevent imbalances
Test your knowledge on nursing triage and prioritization with this quiz. Learn how to categorize patients based on their symptoms and prioritize their care accordingly.
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