The nurse admits a client who was an unbelted passenger in a ...

[skymedlock]

The nurse admits a client who was an unbelted passenger in a motor vehicle accident reported to have caused the car to roll several times. A priority of care for this client is:
 
  1. Protection of the cervical spine.
  2. Administration of oxygen.
  3. Notification of family members.
  4. Assessment of neurological function.

Question 2

The nurse will use all of the following safety devices when using needles in client care except:
 
  1. Needleless systems.
  2. Retracting catheters.
  3. Cardboard contaminated sharps containers.
  4. Gloves.

[stallen]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The priority intervention is to protect the cervical spine until diagnostic testing can be performed to rule out any spinal damage. Other actions will be lower-priority.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Needleless systems and needle safety devices are used to protect the safety of healthcare personnel.

[skymedlock]

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[stallen]

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