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The nurse arrives on the scene of a fire. What is the first thing the nurse will do for a burn victim?
- A. Apply dressings.
- B. Cover with a blanket.
- C. Cool the burn immediately.
- D. Apply topical ointment.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The burn should be cooled immediately to stop the burning process.
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When performing __ on an infant the breastbone is depressed approximately one-third of the chest diameter or __ in.
Correct Answer: CPR, 1.5
Rationale: The breastbone is depressed one-third the chest diameter or in when doing CPR on an infant.
The worried mother of an accident victim asks the nurse how much circulating blood an average adult male is supposed to have. What will the nurse reply?
- A. 8 pints
- B. 10 pints
- C. 12 pints
- D. 14 pints
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An average adult male has 12 pints of blood.
A nurse assesses an accident victim who has bright red blood spurting from a laceration on his right forearm. Where will the nurse apply pressure after applying direct pressure and elevating the limb?
- A. Right subclavian artery
- B. Right radial artery
- C. Right ulnar artery
- D. Right brachial artery
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial bleeding is characterized by the spurting of bright red blood and can be controlled by direct pressure, elevation, and indirect pressure on the appropriate pressure point. The brachial artery is the closest pressure point to the injury.
When a patient suddenly experiences respiratory difficulty in the cafeteria the nurse begins assessment for foreign-body airway obstruction. What is the most appropriate question to ask the victim?
- A. What did you swallow?
- B. Are you choking?
- C. Are you OK?
- D. Can I help you?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With complete airway obstruction, the victim cannot speak. Ask, 'Are you choking?' With this question the nurse pinpoints the problem and can perform the Heimlich maneuver with no wasted time.
A nurse is assessing victims in an emergency situation. What will the nurse assess for first?
- A. Hemorrhage
- B. Fractures
- C. Mobility
- D. Abnormal breathing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A life-threatening situation of the highest priority is arrested or abnormal breathing.