Question

An unconscious patient presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The patient arrives with a steadily growing abdominal girth, periumbilical bruising, blood pressure 86/49, and hemoglobin of 5.3 g/dL. Which intervention should the nurse perform *first*?

Accepted Answer

Prepare and transfer the patient to the operating room.

Answer

Wait for family to arrive and provide informed consent.

Answer

Perform a neurological assessment to assess for traumatic brain injury.

Answer

Measure the patient’s abdominal girth.

Question 5 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Practice Test for the CCRN