Duplicate of Parkland ED

Question 1

The ED RN can initiate the standing delegation order for an ECG if the provider is not present.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

78 y.o. pt with an MI on ECG is being transferred to the Cath Lab. The RN can transport with:

Accepted Answer

A second RN

Question 3

A 50 y.o. pt arrives to the ED c/o CP. The RN initiates the ECG. Results are normal. VS stable.

Accepted Answer

RN brings the patient to the waiting room

Question 4

A patient is placed under an Emergency Detention. What should the ED RN do next?

Accepted Answer

Initiate 1:1 observer, pt in a green gown, take belongings

Question 5

The purpose of the ESD Falls Policy includes:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 6

An erratic pt threatens the ED Triage staff. A Peace Officer initiates an Emergency Detention.

Accepted Answer

The RN places a green gown on the patient

Question 7

A 1 : 1 observation order for a suicidal patient may only be discontinued by:

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrist

Question 8

The Observer work sheet is to be completed by the RN and the observer and then turned in to:

Accepted Answer

The POD Charge/Charge RN

Question 9

28 y.o. male arrives to the ED with c/o SOB. No medical hx. VS stable. Cocaine use 4 hours ago.

Accepted Answer

The RN should initiate an ECG

Question 10

Due to the nature of the Emergency Department, all patients are considered a fall risk.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of the following orders must be complete prior to transferring a patient to the Cath Lab?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 12

An ED RN can initiate a Modified Fall Prevention based on clinical nurse judgement.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

In the absence of a physician, the RN can initiate suicide precautions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The Triage RN identifies a pt as a high fall risk. Which intervention should be completed?

Accepted Answer

Yellow wrist band on pt/expedite transfer to treatment area

Question 15

What needs to happen to have an Emergency Detention discontinued?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatric eval has been completed by a psych provider

Question 16

Warrant issued by a judge to allow the emergency detention of a pt believed to be mentally ill.

Accepted Answer

Mental Illness Warrant (MIW)

Question 17

In the ED, an order for 1:1 or Close Observation must be initiated by a physician.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

"STEMI" is noted by the MD on a triage pt ECG. The RN should immediately transfer the pt to:

Accepted Answer

ED critical care room

Question 19

Mr. Sad verbalized attempting suicide by jumping off of a roof. A CT is ordered.

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 20

An ED pt that has been placed under an Emergency Detention can be detained for up to ___ hours.

Accepted Answer

48

Question 21

All of the following are true about and OPC (Order of Protective Custody); EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Must be discontinued at family's request

Question 22

Rounds will occur Q 1 hr for an ED patient on a Modified Fall Prevention to confirm/document:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 23

What should be the ED RN's FIRST action after a patient fall?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient

Question 24

A 35 y.o. male presents to the ED c/o sudden chest pain. No doctor is present. The RN should:

Accepted Answer

Initiate the standing delegation order for ECG

Question 25

Which pt should be identified as a high risk for falls/placed on a Modified Fall Prevention?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Duplicate of Parkland ED

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