Emergency Response, Resuscitation, and Toxic Exposure
NCLEX-RN glossary · Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies
Definition
Immediate clinical interventions taken to revive a client or manage dangerous chemical exposures.
Emergency Response, Resuscitation, and Toxic Exposure in plain English
The RN leads decontamination and chest-compression protocols to maximize survival after critical injury or exposure. A frequent error is initiating chest compressions without validating the pulse status or checking for a valid Do Not Resuscitate order.
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