The most beneficial nursing action to minimize avoidable patient safety incidents is:
A 16-year-old patient is unresponsive after a motor vehicle collision. The parents speak another language. While performing the secondary survey, what should the nurse do next?
A child is heading to the OR for internal injuries. The parents refuse blood products due to religious beliefs. What should the nurse do first?
A nurse managing a patient with carbon monoxide poisoning should consider the possibility of an inaccurate:
A school-aged patient who was admitted with an acute asthma exacerbation has improved and is now ready for transfer to the floor. In preparation for discharge, the nurse should evaluate:
An 8-year-old patient who sustained intracerebral hemorrhage after a traumatic incident was intubated in the field. Head CT scan showed a 5 mm midline shift. The patient is difficult to arouse but pulls away from noxious stimuli. The most concerning sign of clinical deterioration is:
Following an arterial switch operation, an infant develops symptoms of myocardial ischemia. The etiology is most likely related to:
Fifteen minutes after receiving PO pain medication, a patient reports dull pain in their lower abdomen without nausea. Which of the following interventions should a nurse consider next?
The relationship between the family of a long-term patient and ICU healthcare providers has become strained. A nurse should first:
A nursing practice council is reviewing a protocol for flushing unused IV lines. A team member questions the use of saline vs. dextrose. What should the council do first?
TESTED 31 May 2025
