Legal Issues 1. Which source of law governing the practice of emergency nursing is the authority when other areas do not address a problem? [ ] A. The U.S. Constitution…

Client and Community Education 1. A client comes to the emergency department and complains of tremors, headache, and confusion. The nurse detects a fruity odor about the client. The client…

Stabilization and Transfer 1. Which level trauma center must have a trauma surgeon, trauma director, operating suite, and in-house operating room staff on duty 24 hours per day? [ ]…

Wound Management 1. Rabies is least likely to be transmitted to humans through bites from which animal? [ ] A. Dogs [ ] B. Bats [ ] C. Rats […

Substance Abuse and Toxicologic Emergencies 1. A client with a history of alcohol abuse comes to the emergency department 12 hours after his last drink complaining of nausea, palpitations, and…

Shock 1. What’s the initial rate at which a client in hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock should have I.V. crystalloid fluid replaced? [ ] A. 5 to 10 mL/kg [ ] B….

Respiratory Emergencies 1. An unrestrained passenger is thrown 20′ (6 m) from a car that hit an embankment. On admittance to the emergency department, the client is conscious; his vital…

Client Care Management 1. A client comes to the emergency department with ventricular tachycardia at a rate of 170 beats/minute and blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg. The client is…

Mental Health Emergencies 1. After being struck by a car, a 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by paramedics. The parents arrive shortly afterward and are informed by…

Orthopedic Emergencies 1. A 16-year-old male is brought to the emergency department with complaints of pain in his right ankle. He states, “I was playing basketball and jumped and landed…