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17. When performing CPR, the nurse should keep in mind to apply which principle as stated in the 2010 CPR update by American Heart Association? A. Rapid Compressions and breathing B. Push hard and fast C. Compressions-only for trained professionals D. Airway management is the top priority 18. To deliver effective compressions and perfuse enough oxygen to the body, a CPR provider must deliver how many compressions per minute? A. Approximately 100/min B. At least 100/min C. Exactly 100/min D. Between 60-100/min 19. The nurse participates in the community development of a Disaster response plan, She knows that risks assessments and preventive measures are at which phase of Disaster management? A. Preparedness B. Mitigation C. Response D. Recovery 20. The community plans to conduct disaster drills and train potential disaster responders. This is which phase of disaster management? A. Preparedness B. Mitigation C. Response D. Recovery 21. In reverse triage process, the triage officer knows that the priority patient is: A. the sickest patient B. the dying patient C. the patient with ABC disturbance D. the most stable patient 22. You are a community health nurse collaborating with the Red Cross and working with disaster relief following a typhoon which flooded and devastated the whole province. Finding safe housing for survivors, organizing support for the family, organizing, counselling, debriefing sessions and securing physical care are the services you are involved with. To which type of prevention are these activities included: A. Tertiary prevention B. Primary prevention C. Aggregate care prevention D. Secondary prevention 23. During the disaster you see a victim with a green tag, you know that the person: A. has injuries that are significant and require medical care but can wait hours with threat to life or limb B. has injuries that arelife threatening but survival is good with minimal intervention C. indicates injuries that are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely even with definitive care D. has injuries that are minor and treatment can be delayed from hours to days 24. The term given to a category of triage that refers to life threatening or potentially life threatening injury or illness requiring immediate treatment: A. Immediate B. Emergent C. Non-acute D. Urgent 25. Which of the following terms refer to a process by which the individual receives education about recognition of stress reaction and management strategies for handling stress which may be instituted after a disaster? A. Clinical incident stress management B. Follow-up C. Debfriefing D. Defusion 26. Ms. W.O. is found on the floor of her room. She fell while crawling over the side rails of her bed. She is unconscious and has a large laceration to the head that is bleeding profusely. The nurse’s priority action would be: A. apply direct pressure to the laceration to her head B. ensure the patient has an open airway C. notify the physician D. check the patient’s vital signs 27. Budoy is cleaning the garage and splashes a chemical to his eyes. The initial priority care following the chemical burn is to: A. irrigate with normal saline for 1 to 15 minutes B. transport to a physician immediately C. irrigate with water for 15 minutes or longer D. cover the eyes with a sterile gauze 28. The first step in decontamination is: A. to immediately apply a chemical decontamination foam to the area of contamination B. a thorough soap and water wash and rinse of the patient C. to immediately apply personal protective equipment D. removal of the patients clothing and jewelry and then rinsing the patient with water 29. A client was admitted with stabbed wounds has a pulse rate of 75 progressed now to 112 bpm, and a BP of 120/70 mmHg now to 70/50 mmHg. He is breathing rapidly but shallow. What will the nurse suspect in this case? A. The client has a developing Hypovolemia B. The client has developed an infection C. The client is in anxiety D. The client has manifestation of a thrombotic stroke 30. A client is brought to the hospital after vomiting bright red blood and is admitted to the ER with a bleeding duodenal ulcer. While the client is bleeding, it will be essential for the nurse to assess frequently for signs of early shock. Which one of the following is an important indicator of early shock? A. Tachycardia B. Dry, Flushed skin C. Increased urine output D. Loss of consciousness Situation: Kevin, 22 years old, swerved his car and hit a tree head-on when he avoided a dog crossing the street. Kevin lost consciousness, sustained several cuts on his forehead and was bleeding from his nose and mouth. He was diagnosed in the Emergency Department with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 31. Since volume resuscitation was necessary for Kevin, intravenous hypertonic saline solution was started. The nurse who admitted the patient understands that this intravenous solution was considered by the physician because it A. Will reduce intracranial pressure B. Will easily maintain hydration C. Will promote fluid shift into the vascular space D. Won’t aggravate cerebral edema 32. To determine level of consciousness, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the nurse of the GCS score of Kevin? A. The higher the score, the higher is the probability of permanent damage B. The lower the score is, the lower is the probability of delayed recovery C. The higher the score, the greater is the impairment in the brain D. The lower the score, the more serious is the brain injury 33. The nurse maintains the body temperature of Kevin within normal limits. This intervention is significant in preventing which of the following? A. Cerebral ischemia B. Infection C. Seizures D. Dehydration TOP RANK REVIEW ACADEMY, INC. Page 2 | 7
49. Based on the client’s vital signs, she appears to be in shock. Which types of shock are you most concerned about this client? A. Cardiogenic Shock B. Hypovolemic Shock C. Neurogenic Shock D. Septic Shock E. Anaphylactic Shock A. a and b B. a and c C. b and c D. c and d 50. The nurse is aware that the drainage from the ear and nose indicates: A. Contusion B. Concussion C. Nose fracture D. Basilar fracture 51. Grey Sloan Hospital responds to a landslide. Which action should the nurse supervisor take to prevent staff post-traumatic stress disorder during a mass casualty event? A. Provide water and healthy snacks for energy throughout the event. B. Schedule 16-hour shifts to allow for greater rest between shifts. C. Encourage counseling upon deactivation of the emergency response plan. D. Assign staff to different roles and units within the medical facility. 52. There was an explosion in a nearby rubber factory with 400 workers. Grey Sloan Hospital prepares for a mass casualty event. Which functions are correctly paired with the personnel role? I. Paramedic: decides the number, acuity, and resource needs of clients II. Hospital incident commander: assumes overall leadership for implementing the emergency plan III. Public information officer: provides advanced life support during transportation to the hospital IV. Triage officer: rapidly evaluates each client to determine priorities for treatment V. Medical command physician: serves as a liaison between the health care facility and the media A. II,IV B. I,II C. I,II,III D. I,II,III,IV 53. Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital is the nearest trauma center from a multiple vehicular collision in a highway. Which clients should Nurse Jane identify as appropriate for discharge or transfer to another facility? (SATA) I. Mang Tomas, an adult in the medical decision unit for evaluation of chest pain II. Elie who had open reduction and internal fixation of a femur fracture 3 days ago III. Martin admitted last night with community-acquired pneumonia IV. Infant who has a fever of unknown origin V. Client on the medical unit for wound care A. I,II B. II,V C. I,III D. IV,V 54. Nurse Felisa triages clients arriving at the hospital after a mass casualty. Which clients are correctly classified? I. A 35-year-old female with severe chest pain: red tag II. A 42-year-old male with full-thickness body burns: green tag III. A 55-year-old female with a scalp laceration: black tag IV. A 60-year-old male with an open fracture with distal pulses: yellow tag V. An 88-year-old male with shortness of breath and chest bruises: green tag A. III,IV B. II,III C. I,IV D. I,II,III 55. Nurse Veronica is the triage nurse tonight. The nurse identifies the clients with which injuries with yellow tags? (SATA) I. Partial-thickness burns covering both legs II. Open fractures of both legs with absent pedal pulses III. Neck injury and numbness of both legs IV. Small pieces of shrapnel embedded in both eyes V. Head injury and difficult to arouse VI. Bruising and pain in the right lower abdomen A. I,III,VI B. II,III,IV C. I,III,IV,V D. I,III,IV,VI 56. Nurse Susan is the charge nurse and has observed that for the same week that the landslide happened, staff conflicts increaseD. Which action should the nurse take? A. Organize a pizza party for each shift. B. Remind the staff of the facility's sick-leave policy. C. Arrange for critical incident stress debriefing. D. Talk individually with staff members. 57. Heidi is a single mother of 5 children. Along with her children, they are in the emergency department due to a shooting incident in the community. Which intervention should the nurse complete first? A. Provide a calm location for the family to cope and discuss needs. B. Call the hospital chaplain to stay with the family and pray for the deceased. C. Do not allow visiting of the victims until the bodies are prepared. D. Provide privacy for law enforcement to interview the family. 58. Brgy. Sto. Cristo has been struck by an intensity 5.6 earthquake. After Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital emergency department (ED) has efficiently triaged, treated, and transferred clients from a community disaster to appropriate units, the hospital incident command officer wants to stand down from the emergency plan. Which question should the nursing supervisor ask at this time? A. Are you sure no more victims are coming into the ED? B. Do all areas of the hospital have the supplies and personnel they need? C. Have all ED staff had the chance to eat and rest recently? D. Does the Chief Medical Officer agree this disaster is under control? 59. Mang Bert is a survivor in an earthquake that hit their barrio. He asks, "Why are the individuals with black tags not receiving any care?" How should the nurse respond? A. To do the greatest good for the greatest number of people, it is necessary to sacrifice some. B. Not everyone will survive a disaster, so it is best to identify those people early and move on. C. In a disaster, extensive resources are not used for one person at the expense of many others. D. With black tags, volunteers can identify those who are dying and can give them comfort care. 60. Nurse Clara is caring for a client whose husband died in a recent mass casualty accident. The client says, "I cant believe that my husband is gone and I am left to raise my children all by myself." How should the nurse respond? A. Please accept my sympathies for your loss. B. I can call the hospital chaplain if you wish. C. You sound anxious about being a single parent. D. At least your children still have you in their lives. 61. Nurse Petra is a participant in the critical incident stress debriefing for the staff after a super typhoon hit their TOP RANK REVIEW ACADEMY, INC. Page 4 | 7