Author Question: A man walked to the staging area after an earthquake crying that he was hurt. A triage nurse noted ... (Read 54 times)

washai · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A man walked to the staging area after an earthquake crying that he was hurt. A triage nurse noted he had cuts, abrasions, and an open (bone was seen) fractured arm. Which of the following actions should be taken next?

a. Put a green tag on his shirt and he can get in line to wait his turn for medical treatment
b. Put a yellow tag on his shirt and then await transport to a medical facility
c. Put a black tag on his shirt and give him a chair to rest in until something can be done
d. Put a green tag on his shirt and ask him to use his good arm to help others make it to the staging area

Question 2

A man had managed not to drink for over two years, but today, when he was told his position was being eliminated, he drank himself into a stupor. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take with this client?

a. Admit the man is an alcoholic and always will be
b. Consider the relapse a learning opportunity and discuss options for coping with problems
c. Have him arrested for disorderly conduct in the hope that jail will get his attention and scare him into avoiding future use
d. Suggest inpatient treatment, where he will not be able to access alcohol

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Green on the triage tag is for the walking wounded or those with minor injuries (e.g., cuts and abrasions) who can wait several hours before they receive treatment; yellow is for those with systemic but not yet life-threatening complications, who can wait 45 to 60 minutes (e.g., simple fractures); red is considered top priority or immediate and is for those with life-threatening conditions but who can be stabilized and have a high probability of survival (e.g., amputations); and black is for the deceased or for those whose injuries are so extensive that nothing can be done to save them (e.g., multiple severe injuries).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Abstinence is difficult to maintain on a long-term basis. Therefore, an important area is relapse prevention, which aims to prepare the client for the relapse situation in the hope of preventing it or minimizing its impact on recovery. Relapses are reframed as learning opportunities, and the client makes plans for coping with negative mood states, meeting the challenge of craving, and stopping a relapse quickly if it should occur.