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Why may a full-thickness burn feel painless at its center?

1. AThe burn only affects the thin surface layer of the skin
2. BThe nerve endings in the skin have been destroyed
3. CThe patient has been given too much fluid
4. DThe burn has already fully healed

Which patient needs a single room with airborne precautions?

1. AA patient with type 2 diabetes
2. BA patient with a urinary tract infection and a catheter
3. CA patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis
4. DA patient with a fractured femur

Using the RACE fire response, what does the nurse do first when finding a fire in a patient’s room?

1. APull the fire alarm
2. BClose doors to contain the fire and smoke
3. CUse an extinguisher on the fire
4. DRescue patients in immediate danger

A patient receives hemodialysis this morning. Which type of medication is often held before dialysis, as prescribed?

1. ATopical skin creams
2. BEye drops for glaucoma
3. CInhaled bronchodilators
4. DAntihypertensive drugs

A patient wants to leave the hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse do?

1. ALock the door so the patient cannot leave the unit
2. BHide the patient’s clothes and belongings until the provider arrives
3. CLet the patient leave without telling anyone
4. DInform the provider, explain the risks and document the discussion

During an IV vancomycin infusion, a patient develops flushing and itching of the face and neck. What should the nurse do first?

1. AStop or slow the infusion and inform the provider
2. BSpeed up the infusion to finish it quickly
3. CIgnore it, because flushing is always harmless and passes
4. DApply a warm compress to the face and neck

A 2-month-old infant has a spiral fracture of the femur. The parents say the baby rolled off the sofa. What should the nurse recognize?

1. AA spiral fracture in an infant is always caused by birth trauma
2. BThe injury does not fit the infant’s development, so possible abuse must be reported
3. CInfants of this age often roll off furniture and break bones in this way
4. DNo further action is needed once the fracture is treated

Four patients arrive at the emergency department at the same time. Who should be seen first?

1. AA young adult with a swollen, painful ankle after a fall on the stairs
2. BAn older adult with weakness on one side that began 40 minutes ago
3. CAn adult with kidney stone pain of 9/10 and stable vital signs
4. DA child with a temperature of 39 °C who is alert and drinking