Nclex question

[nsgmjr]

how would you answer this question?

an emergency situation has occurred after calling the doctor what would be the next step

A) notify the family B) Document C) notify icu of a possible admit D) notify radiology. I think notify family first but really do not know for sure. Any help with this question would be appreciated

[suzanne4, RN]

Where is caring for the patient? Who will be doing that? Why does Radiology need to be notified? Not sure what they are going to do with the information. What is the facility's procedure for transfer to ICU? That would be high on the list if it was something that the patient would need to be transferred to.

Family should be notified once decision is made to transfer, but they do not need to be the next in line. Getting the patient the proper care would be the priority. And again, documentation can be done after you transfer if that is what is going to happen. It should not be the priority at all.

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[nsgmjr]

this question is on an nclex review for lpn but has no answers only grades the test so no way to tell if you got it right. just trying to figure out how to answer this one. does not specify type of emergency just that one occurred and asks the next step after notifying physician. not sure here where they are going without knowing the nature of the emergency sorry have seen these questions posted before just trying to get help answering this one.

[nsgmjr]

i cant see how contacting icu or radiology would be an answer without more info on the emergency or orders given by MD. feel like maybe the notifying family and then documentation but not sure if this is right. Thanks for any help