Which question is an appropriate interview question for the nurse to use with clients involved in abuse?
- A. I know you are being abused. Can you tell me about it?
- B. How much does your spouse drink before he hits you?
- C. What did you do to cause your spouse to get mad?
- D. Do you have a plan if your partner becomes abusive?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about a safety plan is non-judgmental and empowers the client. Accusatory, alcohol-focused, or blame-oriented questions hinder trust.
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Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement when participating in a code?
- A. Elevate the arm after administering medication.
- B. Maintain sterile technique throughout the code.
- C. Treat the client’s signs/symptoms; do not treat the monitor.
- D. Provide accurate documentation of what happened during the code.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Treating the client’s clinical presentation (not just monitor readings) ensures appropriate care. Arm elevation, sterile technique, and documentation are secondary during active resuscitation.
The occupational health nurse is called to the scene of a traumatic amputation of a finger. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to sending the client to the ED? Select all that apply.
- A. Rinse the amputated finger with sterile normal saline.
- B. Place the amputated finger in a sealed and watertight plastic bag.
- C. Place the amputated finger into iced saline solution.
- D. Wrap the amputated finger in saline-moistened gauze dressings.
- E. Replace the amputated finger on the hand and wrap with gauze.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Rinsing with saline, wrapping in moist gauze, and sealing in a plastic bag preserve the amputated finger for reimplantation. Iced saline damages tissue, and replacing on the hand is incorrect.
Which cultural issues should the nurse consider when caring for clients during a bioterrorism attack? Select all that apply.
- A. Language difficulties.
- B. Religious practices.
- C. Prayer times for the people.
- D. Rituals for handling the dead.
- E. Keeping the family in the designated area.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Language, religious practices, prayer times, and death rituals affect care delivery in bioterrorism scenarios. Family containment is logistical, not cultural.
The triage nurse in a large trauma center has been notified of an explosion in a major chemical manufacturing plant. Which action should the nurse implement first when the clients arrive at the emergency department?
- A. Triage the clients and send them to the appropriate areas.
- B. Thoroughly wash the clients with soap and water and then rinse.
- C. Remove the clients’ clothing and have them shower.
- D. Assume the clients have been decontaminated at the plant.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing contaminated clothing and showering prevents ongoing chemical exposure, the first priority. Triage follows, washing is part of decontamination, and assuming decontamination is unsafe.
Which problem is most appropriate for the nurse to identify for the client experiencing renal trauma?
- A. Infection of the renal tract.
- B. Ineffective tissue perfusion.
- C. Alteration in skin integrity.
- D. Alteration in temperature.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal trauma risks bleeding and hypoperfusion, making ineffective tissue perfusion the primary problem. Infection, skin integrity, and temperature are less immediate.