A nurse is teaching a group of clients about first aid care for a bee sting. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Apply a warm pack

Apply a tourniquet.

Remove the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade.

Suck the wound.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Applying a warm pack can increase the absorption of venom and worsen symptoms.
B. Applying a tourniquet can restrict blood flow and worsen local effects of the venom.
C. Removing the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade is the correct method to prevent further venom injection.
D. Sucking the wound can introduce infection and is not recommended.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A patient with anaphylactic reaction may have unpredictable clinical course and require immediate interventions, which could affect the stability of the roommate.
B. A patient with viral pneumonia poses a lower risk of infection transmission to an immunocompromised patient with acute organ rejection compared to other options.
C. Graft-versus-host disease indicates an immunocompromised state and poses infection risks, similar to acute rejection patients.
D. Second degree burns also pose infection risks and would not be suitable for a roommate of a patient with acute organ rejection.

A. A conscious adult client who reports shortness of breath, has a respiratory rate of 24/min, and capillary refill of <2 seconds B. A conscious adult client who has a dislocated right shoulder, respiratory rate of 18/min, and capillary refill of <2 seconds C. An unconscious adult client who has a sucking chest wound, respirations of 38/min, and capillary refill of <2 seconds D. An unconscious adult client who has no respirations, capillary refill is 2 seconds and paramedics have already tried to reposition airway without results

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. This client has respiratory distress but is conscious and stable, requiring urgent but not immediate attention compared to other critical conditions.
B. This client has a dislocated shoulder, which is painful and needs attention but is not life-threatening compared to other conditions.
C. This client is unconscious with a sucking chest wound and high respiratory rate, indicating severe respiratory compromise and needing immediate intervention to prevent further deterioration.
D. This client is also unconscious with no respirations despite attempted airway management, indicating a need for immediate resuscitative efforts, potentially including CPR.

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