The nurse is educating students on the causes of obstructive shock. The nurse knows that which of the following is a form of obstructive shock?

Which of the following patients should the nurse recognize as being at the highest risk for the development of osteomyelitis?

The nurse is providing care for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. The nurse knows that which of the following is the most effective non-pharmacologic intervention in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia?

The nurse is caring for a severly burned patient. The doctor orders Morphine Sulfate 2-4 mg intramuscularly every 2 hours as needed for pain. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is prioritizing care for patients waiting in the emergency department. Which patient should be seen next?

The triage nurse receives a call from a distressed woman whose father passed out mowing the yard. What assessment question will help identify the severity of heat illness in this patient?

The nurse is triaging patients after a multi-vehicle collision. Which patient requires immediate intervention?

The patient is ten days post-spinal cord injury at the level of T-3. Vital signs are as follows: BP 78/40  HR 112  RR 24  Temp 98.2 orally. A fluid bolus of 1000 mL 0.9% normal saline is administered with an improvement in vital signs. The nurse suspects which type of shock?

A young boy sustained extensive burns 2 days ago. He has an elevated temperature despite absence of infection. Which is most likely the cause of the temperature?

The emergency room nurse is answering questions from family members openly and honestly. The use of defense mechanisms to limit the pain of reality indicate what stage of crisis for this family?