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jparksx · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An emergency room nurse is caring for a trauma client. Which interventions should the nurse perform during the primary survey? (Select all that apply.)

a. Foley catheterization
b. Needle decompression
c. Initiating IV fluids
d. Splinting open fractures
e. Endotracheal intubation
f.
Removing wet clothing
g.
Laceration repair

Question 2

The complex care provided during an emergency requires interdisciplinary collaboration. Which interdisciplinary team members are paired with the correct responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)

a. Psychiatric crisis nurse - Interacts with clients and families when sudden illness, serious injury, or death of a loved one may cause a crisis
b. Forensic nurse examiner - Performs rapid assessments to ensure clients with the highest acuity receive the quickest evaluation, treatment, and prioritization of resources
c. Triage nurse - Provides basic life support interventions such as oxygen, basic wound care, splinting, spinal immobilization, and monitoring of vital signs
d. Emergency medical technician - Obtains client histories, collects evidence, and offers counseling and follow-up care for victims of rape, child abuse, and domestic violence
e. Paramedic - Provides prehospital advanced life support, including cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management, and medication administration

wtf444 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E, F
The primary survey for a trauma client organizes the approach to the client so that life-threatening injuries are rapidly identified and managed. The primary survey is based on the standard mnemonic ABC, with an added D and E: Airway and cervical spine control; Breathing; Circulation; Disability; and Exposure. After the completion of primary diagnostic and laboratory studies, and the insertion of gastric and urinary tubes, the secondary survey (a complete head-to-toe assessment) can be carried out.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, E
The psychiatric crisis nurse evaluates clients with emotional behaviors or mental illness and facilitates follow-up treatment plans. The psychiatric crisis nurse also works with clients and families when experiencing a crisis. Paramedics are advanced life support providers who can perform advanced techniques that may include cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management and intubation, establishing IV access, and administering drugs en route to the emergency department. The forensic nurse examiner is trained to recognize evidence of abuse and to intervene on the client's behalf. The forensic nurse examiner will obtain client histories, collect evidence, and offer counseling and follow-up care for victims of rape, child abuse, and domestic violence. The triage nurse performs rapid assessments to ensure clients with the highest acuity receive the quickest evaluation, treatment, and prioritization of resources. The emergency medical technician is usually the first caregiver and provides basic life support and transportation to the emergency department.