PSN – D5

During a mass casualty event at a local concert, the emergency department (ED) receives multiple trauma patients with various levels of injury severity. The nurse is assigned to triage.

During a night shift, the nurse is caring for multiple patients on a medical unit. Which patients should the nurse prioritize for assessment and intervention? (Select all that apply)

The nurse on a medical-surgical floor has four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A charge nurse is assigning tasks on a busy surgical unit. The team consists of one registered nurse (RN), one licensed practical nurse (LPN), and one unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The patients include:

• A post-operative patient with frequent dressing changes
• A patient requiring vitals every 2 hours
• A patient with a chest tube who needs pain management. Which task is most appropriate for the UAP?

A patient who had a recent stroke is being discharged to home. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge plan to support the patient’s recovery and safety at home? (Select all that apply)

A patient with severe hypertension and chronic kidney disease is hospitalized for a hypertensive crisis. The patient is also experiencing increased confusion and has elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.The nurse suspects that the patient’s confusion may be related to their worsening renal function. Which interprofessional team member should the nurse consult to assess the need for further interventions?

A patient with COPD and diabetes is admitted with an exacerbation and shows signs of malnutrition. The nurse is coordinating an interprofessional team meeting to develop a comprehensive care plan. Which team members should the nurse prioritize including in the care plan meeting?

You are the nurse assigned to four patients during your shift. Based on the information provided below, which patient should you assess first?