Intraosseous infusion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Standardized Procedure- Emergency Standing Orders at Sharp Healthcare Exam General Procedure for all Life-Threatening Patient Conditions- what kind of access should a nurse obtain? a. Obtain IV/intraosseous (IO) access (large bore cannula in the antecubital vein should be the first target for IV access if a central line is not present) General Procedure for all Life-Threatening Patient Conditions- what kind of fluid should be started to KVO? b. Begin IV infusion of Normal Saline (NS) to ...

A 12-year-old boy fell off of his dirt bike. He is unresponsive with pale, cool skin and has a capillary refill time of 4 seconds. Additional assessment reveals a deformed right forearm and a distended abdomen. His vital signs are BP 78/56, HR 146, and RR 48. What are the initial management steps for this patient? A. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula, followed by a detailed physical exam before transport. B. Stabilize the forearm, establish IV access and give a slow infusion of fluids, and...

ATLS Questions And Answers Rated A+. A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to...

ATLS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient...

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Select the correct answer to this question. Rib fracture Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Hypertension Correct Answer: Pneumothorax 1 A member of the resuscitation team is preparing to administer medications intravenou...

MANUAL OF I.V. THERA- PEUTICS: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE FOR LISA GORSKI ISBN-13: 7044 Test Bank for Phillips’s Manual of I.V. Therapeutics: Evidence-Based Practice for Infusion Therapy, 7th Edition, Lisa Gorski, ISBN-13: 7044 Table of Contents An Overview of Professional Practice Issues and Infusion Therapy Infection Prevention and Occupational Risks Fundamentals of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Parenteral Solutions Infusion Equipment Peripheral I.V. Catheters: Initiation and Maintenance of Per...

Hesi Exit Cat Exam 2, Exam Questions & Answers-59 yo male client is brought to the emergency room where he is assessed to have a Glasgow coma scale of 3. Based on this assessment, how should the nurse characterize the clients’ condition? a. client has increase icp b. he has a good prognosis for recovery c. this client is conscious, but is not oriented to time and place d. he is in a coma and has a very poor prognosis - d. he is in a coma and has a very poor prognosis At a community hea...

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Select the correct answer to this question. Rib fracture Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Hypertension - Pneumothorax 1 A member of the resuscitation team is preparing to administer medications intravenously to a pat...

A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse covers the wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered. What is the developmental reason for this intervention. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from coming out. A 7-month old presents to the ED with a complaint of fever. Assessment reveals a patent airway and a slight cyanosis around his lips and nail beds. He is alert and interactive. His ...

MANUAL OF I.V. THERA- PEUTICS: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE FOR LISA GORSKI ISBN-13: 7044 Test Bank for Phillips’s Manual of I.V. Therapeutics: Evidence-Based Practice for Infusion Therapy, 7th Edition, Lisa Gorski, ISBN-13: 7044 Table of Contents An Overview of Professional Practice Issues and Infusion Therapy Infection Prevention and Occupational Risks Fundamentals of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Parenteral Solutions Infusion Equipment Peripheral I.V. Catheters: Initiation and Maintenance of Per...