Question 1
When using SBAR to report to the healthcare provider, which statement best supports the nurse's reason for calling?
Correct Answer:
Prescription for an additional respiratory treatment.
Explanation:
SBAR is about delivering information in a concise, action-focused way so the clinician can quickly decide what to do. The part that truly justifies a call is a clear request for a course of action. Saying that an additional respiratory treatment is needed directly communicates what you want the provider to do next, aligning with the purpose of the exchange: obtain a decision or order to adjust care. The other statements provide background or describe findings, but they don’t specify what action is required, so they don’t convey the call’s intent as effectively. In practice, you’d pair that recommendation with brief context like “the patient’s respiratory status worsened; please prescribe an additional bronchodilator treatment” to make the request unmistakable.
Question 2
During compensation for an acid-base disorder, what happens to the pH?
Correct Answer:
The pH returns to the normal range
Explanation:
Compensation works by the body using the opposite system to counteract the primary disturbance, nudging the pH back toward normal. The normal pH is about 7.35 to 7.45. If the main issue is metabolic (low bicarbonate or excess acids), the respiratory system increases ventilation to blow off CO2, which shifts the balance toward higher pH. If the main issue is respiratory (high CO2), the kidneys adjust bicarbonate to bolster buffering and help raise pH toward normal. The goal is to restore the pH toward the normal range, though the extent of normalization can vary: it may be complete in some cases or partial in others, depending on timing and the severity of the disorder.
Question 3
Which color tag indicates a client who requires immediate treatment in disaster triage?
Correct Answer:
RED
Explanation:
In disaster triage, color tagging communicates who needs care first. The red tag is assigned to patients with life-threatening injuries who are potentially survivable if treated immediately, so they require rapid assessment and urgent intervention to prevent death. The focus is on airway, breathing, circulation, and rapid hemorrhage control to stabilize them quickly. Yellow indicates injuries that are serious but not immediately life-threatening, green marks minor injuries, and black denotes those who are deceased or not expected to survive even with care.
Question 4
What does calibrating the hemodynamic monitor by zeroing the transducer at the start of each shift accomplish?
Correct Answer:
Calibrates the transducer to zero mmHg at the start of the shift.
Explanation:
Zeroing the transducer creates a known baseline reference, setting the display to zero pressure so that all subsequent readings reflect the true intravascular pressures rather than drift or an offset from prior use. Doing this at the start of the shift resets any sensor drift and ensures the transducer’s reference is aligned with atmospheric pressure, so when the transducer is positioned at the proper level (phlebostatic axis near the right atrium), arterial and venous pressures are accurate and comparable moving forward.
Question 5
In mass casualty triage, which color tag denotes an immediate life-threatening condition requiring rapid treatment?
Correct Answer:
Red
Explanation:
In mass casualty triage, color coding guides who gets help first based on urgency and likelihood of benefit. A red tag means the person has a life-threatening condition but can be saved with rapid treatment, so they receive immediate attention. Green tags are minor injuries that can wait, yellow tags are serious but not immediately life-threatening, and black tags indicate the patient is deceased or not salvageable given the situation.
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