Pediatric Emergencies
Pediatric Emergencies ( 20 Questions)
A 8-year-old child is brought to the emergency room with a deep cut on the leg. The wound is bleeding profusely. What is the nurse's initial action?
Applying a tourniquet is not the initial action for controlling bleeding. Direct pressure and elevation are more appropriate.
B. Applying direct pressure and elevating the leg above the level of the heart help control bleeding from the wound.
C. Cleaning the wound with alcohol can wait until after bleeding is controlled. Direct pressure and elevation are the immediate priorities.
D. Administering an oral pain reliever is not the immediate concern; controlling bleeding and preventing infection are the priorities.
A. Applying a tourniquet is not the initial action for controlling bleeding. Direct pressure and elevation are more appropriate.
B. Applying direct pressure and elevating the leg above the level of the heart help control bleeding from the wound.
C. Cleaning the wound with alcohol can wait until after bleeding is controlled. Direct pressure and elevation are the immediate priorities.
D. Administering an oral pain reliever is not the immediate concern; controlling bleeding and preventing infection are the priorities.