Emergency
What condition uses a cold saline infusion and cooling table to improve neurological outcomes
Therapeutic Hypothermia
Manifests as paradoxial chest movement and rapid shallow respirations
Flail Chest
PH low
CO2 elevated
Respiratory Acidosis
Delegation of suctioning, trach site care
LPN
Communicates the patient's wishes regarding end of life cares
Advance Directive
If a seizure occurred with a poisoning what drug would you administer
Diazepam
Chest tube insertion is treatment for which trauma
Pneumothorax
Tachycardia, hypoxia, restlessness are manifestations of initial or progressing
Progressing
What are the other 2 rights of delegation besides task, circumstance, person
direction & communication
supervision & evaluation
Who is required to obtain informed consent
Provider
What color order would you treat victims of a mass casualty
Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black
Treatment for a sucking chest wound
Cover with dressing on 3 sides
Which drug category reduces the resistance to ventilation and decreases O2 needs
Benzos: lorazepam, midazolam
Name the steps for quality improvement
Plan, Do, Study, Act
Correct order of discharge/relocation in a disaster
ambulatory, some assistance, unstable if imminent danger
What ESI level is a patient experiencing chest pain
ESI 2
What kind of outputs are chest tubes placed for
Fluid, blood, air
Reversal for vecuronium
neostigmine and atropine
What happens in the positive conflict aftermath
Strive for conflict resolution
If a legally competent client chooses to leave AMA what must you do
Notify provider, explain risks, sign form, document
Which type of frostbite does the patient complain of tingling, numbness, & burning
Superficial
Name 2 nursing interventions for chest trauma
Airway, O2, high fowlers, IV access, pain meds
Name 2 nursing interventions that involve monitoring
Pneumothorax, ECG, vitals, bowels, weight
Name 2 types of conflict resolution styles
Compromising, Competing, Cooperating, Smoothing, Avoiding, Collaborating
Name 2 nursing interventions when placing an ET tube
Resusitation equipment available, vitals verify placement, auscultate breath sounds, symmetric chest rise, stabilize tube