A nurse enters a client's room and sees a small fire in the client's bathroom. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Transport the client to another area of the nursing unit.
Activate the facility's fire alarm system.
Close all nearby windows and doors.
Use the unit's fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the fire.
The Correct Answer is A,B,C,D
The correct sequence follows the RACE protocol for fire safety:
A. Transport the client to another area of the nursing unit (R: Rescue). Rescue anyone in immediate danger.
B. Activate the facility's fire alarm system (A: Alarm). Activate the alarm system.
C. Close all nearby windows and doors (C: Contain). Contain the fire by closing doors and windows.
D. Use the unit's fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the fire (E: Extinguish). Extinguish the fire if it is safe to do so.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Hypotension is a concern but may occur for various reasons and is not as immediately life-threatening as dyspnea.
B. Tachycardia can indicate a problem but is less urgent than respiratory distress.
C. Dyspnea is the priority as it may indicate a recurrence of pulmonary embolism or another life-threatening respiratory issue.
D. A dry cough is a less urgent symptom and does not require immediate reporting.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Belching: A common, benign post-procedure occurrence.
B. Sore throat: Expected due to endoscope insertion.
C. Flatulence: Typically benign and not concerning post-EGD.
D. Abdominal pain: May indicate a perforation or other serious complication and requires immediate evaluation.
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