The nurse is coordinating the care of victims who arrive at the emergency department (ED) after a radiation leak at a nearby nuclear plant. What will be the first intervention initiated when the victims arrive at the hospital?

An emergency department (ED) nurse is triaging victims of a multi-casualty event. Which client will receive care first?

A nurse is caring for a client that presented to the Emergency Department (ED) in cardiac arrest. The client has return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in the ED. Which of the following goals will the nurse prioritize in the immediate postresuscitation phase? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse receives report on four clients. Which client will the nurse assess first?

A nurse is triaging clients in a mass casualty situation. How will the nurse correctly triage the following client: a client with first degree burn to left forearm?

The nurse is caring for a client with a chemical burn injury. What is the priority nursing intervention for the nurse to perform when the client presents to the emergency department (ED)?

A nurse is providing an inservice on best practice for implementing family presence during resuscitation. Which of the following will the nurse list as benefits of having the family present during resuscitation? (Select all that apply.)

A client with multiple injuries is brought to the Emergency Department (ED) by ambulance. The client has an intact airway and has adequate spontaneous respirations. The ED nurse does not see any active bleeding, but will suspect internal hemorrhage based on which assessment finding?

A client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The client has multiple injuries with a large laceration to the lower extremity and is hypotensive. After establishing an airway and adequate ventilation, the ED will prioritize what aspect of care next?

A nurse is teaching a nursing student about defibrillation. Which statement by the nurse is correct concerning defibrillation?