A nurse is teaching a group of clients about tick-borne illnesses. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching regarding ticks?

Apply a pediculicide lotion to the area surrounding the tick.

Use a twisting motion when removing the tick.

Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.

Use the hot ember from the tip of a match to remove the tick.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Pediculicide lotions are used to treat lice, not ticks. They are not effective or appropriate for tick removal.
B. Twisting a tick during removal can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain embedded in the skin, increasing the risk of infection.
C. Grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible with fine-tipped tweezers allows for complete removal without squeezing the tick's body.
D. Using a hot ember or match tip can cause the tick to regurgitate into the skin, increasing the risk of disease transmission.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Oxygen administration is not indicated for acetaminophen overdose unless respiratory distress is present.
B. Drinking water does not address acetaminophen overdose and its potential liver toxicity.
C. N-acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose and should be administered to prevent liver damage.
D. Chelation therapy is not used in the treatment of acetaminophen overdose.

A. A patient with an anaphylactic reaction B. A patient who has viral pneumonia C. A patient with graft-versus-host disease D. A patient with second degree burns

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.

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