EXAM Flashcards
A patient is brought to the emergency department unconscious following a barbiturate overdose. The nurse recognises that the patient is at risk of:
a) Hypercapnic respiratory failure related to ventilatory failure.
b) Hypoxemic respiratory failure related to diffusion limitations
c) Hypoxemic respiratory failure related to shunting of blood from under ventilated alveoli.
d) Hypercapnic respiratory failure related to ventilation-perfusion mismatch due to increased airway resistance.
a) Hypercapnic respiratory failure related to ventilatory failure.
What is the correct formula for adequate fluid resuscitation in burns patients?
a) 2mls x % of TBSA x weight in kgs
b) 52mls x % of TBSA x weight in kgs
c) 30mls x % of TBSA x weight in kgs
d) 5mls x % of TBSA x weight in kgs
a) 2mls x % of TBSA x weight in kgs
What are the priorities in caring for the family an emergency situation?
a) Remove from the vicinity
b) Establish what is appropriate and communicate with family re choices
c) Invite the family in
d) Have the Dr speak with the family immediately
c) Invite the family in
What are the causes of intra renal failure?
a) Low blood pressure
b) Nephrotoxic medications
c) High blood pressure
d) Alcohol
b) Nephrotoxic medications
A 15 year old patient arrives at the emergency department with mild diarrhoea,
What triage score would you give this patient?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5
d) 4
Invasive monitoring includes:
a) Arterial, central venous and PICC monitoring
b) Arterial and central monitoring
c) Arterial, central and pulmonary artery monitoring
d) Central, PICC and pulmonary artery monitoring
c) Arterial, central and pulmonary artery monitoring
Shock is generally characterised by:
a) High blood pressure and high heart rate
b) Low blood pressure and high heart rate
c) Low blood pressure and low heart rate
d) Low blood pressure and high temperature
b) Low blood pressure and high heart rate
How long does it take for a superficial partial thickness burn to heal?
a) 5-10 days
b) 21-28 days
c) 30 days to months
d) Cannot regenerate skin
a) 5-10 days
As soon as the patient is admitted to the recovery room, a priority of the nurse is to:
a) Assess the pain level of the patient
b) Attach the oxygen therapy, ECG dots and oxygen saturation probe
c) Assess airway patency and respiratory status
d) Assess level of consciousness
c) Assess airway patency and respiratory status
Sleep deprivation in patients who are critically ill is often attributed to:
a) Bed baths during the evening shift
b) Untreated pain & anxiety
c) Family visiting
d) Altered melatonin levels
b) Untreated pain & anxiety
The incidence of burns in AUST/NZ 1999 - 2004 is?
a) 460 admissions
b) 4,600 admissions
c) 46,000 admissions
c) 46,000 admissions
The Classification of burns injuries is superficial, partial thickness and full thickness
True / False
True
A patient has recently been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Which of the following is most appropriate for the nurse to focus on?
a) Maintaining the patient’s hope
b) Preparing a will and advanced directive
c) Discussing replacement child care for the patient’s children
d) Discussing the patient’s past experiences with her grandmother’s cancer
d) Discussing the patient’s past experiences with her grandmother’s cancer
How long does it take for a superficial partial thickness burn to heal?
a) 5-10 days
b) 21-28 days
c) 30 days to months
d) Cannot regenerate skin
a) 5-10 days
As soon as the patient is admitted to the recovery room, a priority of the nurse is to:
a) Assess the pain level of the patient
b) Attach the oxygen therapy, ECG dots and oxygen saturation probe
c) Assess airway patency and respiratory status
d) Assess level of consciousness
c) Assess airway patency and respiratory status
