Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

A 45-year-old male has been airlifted to your medical facility after being bitten by a rattlesnake. Upon assessment, you note generalized weakness, hematuria, and severe swelling around the bite site. What is the most important initial intervention for managing this patient?

  • Administer antivenom

  • Immobilize the affected limb

  • Increase fluid intake

  • Clean the wound thoroughly

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
Medical Emergencies
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