Question

The nursing instructor is speaking with a group of nursing students about medication used in rapid sequence intubation. Which statement by a student indicated a need for further education?

Answer 1

The following statement made by the student indicated a need for further education:

"Ketamine is the anesthetic typically used for children who have suffered head trauma and need to be intubated."

Explanation:

A nursing instructor is a nurse who guides the licensed practical nurses and gives knowledge to them regarding their practices.

In such situation, a student says that Ketamine should be used for child suffering from head trauma. This indicates lack of knowledge about the drug. Actually Ketamine increases the intracranial pressure and it should not be used in children suffering from head trauma.

Succinylcholine can be used for the child who is suffering from head trauma and need to be intubated. Atropine can be used to reduce the risk of bradycardia.