Emergency Nursing Practice Problems Questions And Complete Answers

The triage nurse has placed a disaster tag on the client. Which action warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? 1. The nurse documents the tag number in the disaster log. 2. The unlicensed assistive personnel documents vital signs on the tag. 3. The health-care provider removes the tag to examine the limb. 4. The licensed practical nurse securely attaches the tag to the client's foot. {Ans: Answer: 3 1. This is the correct procedure when tagging a client and does not warrant intervention. 2. Vital signs should be documented on the tag. The tag takes the place of the client's EHR, so this does not warrant intervention. 3. The tag should never be removed from the client until the disaster is over or the client is admitted and the tag becomes a part of the client's record. 4. The tag can be attached to any part of the client's body. TEST-TAKING HINT: This question is asking the test taker to identify an incorrect option for the situation. Sometimes asking which action is appropriate helps identify the correct answer.}The male client was found in a parked car with the motor running. The paramedic brought the client to the ED with