Emergency Nursing

Question 1

what are the 6 common reasons to seek emergency care?

Answer 1

1. Abdominal Pain
2. Chest pain
3. Breathing problems
4. Injuries (fans, GSW, accident, etc)
5. Fever
6. Pain (most common)

Question 2

Team approach

Answer 2

• Multidisciplinary team headed by the RN
• Psychiatric
• Social worker
• Emergency medicine physician
• Specialist
• Other ancillary staff

Question 3

Communication

Answer 3

• Hand off communication between HCP to prevent errors cause by poor or inadequate communication

Question 4

Patient safety

Answer 4

• Always at least 2 identified
• Bed low position
• Call light in reach
• Obtain thorough history
• Check for med alert bracelets
• Search belongings for drugs, weapons