A nurse has just transferred from an adult medical-surgical unit ...

[cnetterville]

A nurse has just transferred from an adult medical-surgical unit to a pediatric unit. When reviewing CPR skills, what it is important for the nurse to realize?
 
  A) The pediatric chain of survival and the adult chain of survival are the same
  B) Prevention of cardiac arrest and injuries is the first step in the chain of survival for children
  C) Integrated postcardiac arrest care is not part of the chain of survival for children
  D) Early CPR should occur before any steps of the chain of survival are considered

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the mother of a 12-year-old boy about the risk factors associated with drug and alcohol abuse. Which response by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  A) A family history of alcoholism is a risk factor for substance abuse.
  B) Just because his friends are experimenting does not mean that he will.
  C) If my husband or I have a substance abuse problem it could increase his risk.
  D) Negative life events are a potential risk factor.

[alexisweber49]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Prevention of cardiac arrest and injuries is the first step in the chain of survival in children in contrast to early emergency medical system (EMS) activation in adults. Integrated postcardiac arrest care is the last step in the chain for both adults and children. Early CPR is the second step in the chain for both adults and children.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The nurse needs to emphasize that a peer group that abuses substances is a risk factor associated with substance abuse and increases the chances of a child experimenting. Other risk factors include a family history of substance abuse, current parental substance abuse, and negative life events.