A nurse stops at a motor vehicle collision to provide help for a victim who is trapped in an overturned running vehicle. The nurse turns off the engine key, and asks the client to wiggle the fingers because the client's head is impinged on the roof and the neck is bent to the left shoulder. After Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive, the nurse reports that the victim is conscious, but is not able to talk, and then the nurse leaves the scene. Which legal action can be taken in this situation?

Criminal assault and battery.

Negligent acts of omission.

Abandonment of the victim.

Good Samaritan immunity.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Criminal assault and battery:

Criminal assault and battery involve intentionally causing harm to another person without their consent. In this scenario, the nurse's actions were aimed at providing aid and ensuring the victim's safety. There is no indication of any intentional harm or violence toward the victim.

B. Negligent acts of omission:

Negligent acts of omission occur when a healthcare provider fails to act in a manner consistent with the standard of care, resulting in harm to another person. In this scenario, the nurse took certain actions to assist the victim, such as turning off the engine key and assessing the victim's condition. There is no indication of negligent omission as the nurse took appropriate actions given the circumstances.

C. Abandonment of the victim:

This applies if a healthcare professional leaves a patient in need of care without ensuring appropriate transfer of care. In this scenario, the nurse handed over the situation to EMS before leaving.

D. Good Samaritan immunity:

Good Samaritan laws protect individuals, including nurses, who voluntarily provide assistance in emergency situations from legal liability, as long as their actions are within the scope of their knowledge and training and are performed in good faith. The nurse stopped to help, provided care, and then reported to EMS personnel before leaving, which is consistent with the protection offered by Good Samaritan laws.

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Correct Answer is ["1"]

Explanation

To determine how many tablespoons the client should take with each dose, we need to first calculate the dosage in tablespoons based on the concentration of the oral suspension.

Given:

Dextromethorphan oral suspension concentration: 30 mg per 15 mL

To find out how many milliliters the client should take per dose:

The prescribed dose is 30 mg.

So, if 15 mL contains 30 mg, then 1 mL contains:

30 mg / 15 mL = 2 mg/mL

To find out how many milliliters the client should take for the prescribed dose:

30 mg / 2 mg/mL = 15 mL

Now, we know that the prescribed dose is 15 mL. To convert this to tablespoons, we can use the fact that 1 tablespoon (tbsp) is equal to 15 milliliters.

So, the client should take:

15 mL / 15 mL/tbsp = 1 tablespoon

Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to take 1 tablespoon with each dose.

A. Blood pressure is 142/88 mm Hg. B. Radial pulse volume is 3+. C. 2+ edema of fingers and hands. D. Capillary refill time is 2 seconds.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Blood pressure is 142/88 mm Hg:

While elevated blood pressure may have implications for cardiovascular health, it is not directly related to oxygen saturation levels measured by a pulse oximeter.

B. Radial pulse volume is 3+:

A strong radial pulse volume suggests adequate peripheral perfusion, which would not typically contribute to a low oxygen saturation reading.

C. 2+ edema of fingers and hands:

Edema of the fingers and hands can impair the transmission of light through tissues, which may interfere with the accuracy of oxygen saturation readings obtained from a pulse oximeter. Edematous tissues may absorb light and lead to falsely low readings.

D. Capillary refill time is 2 seconds:

Normal capillary refill time indicates adequate peripheral circulation, which would not typically contribute to a low oxygen saturation reading.

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A client receives a prescription for dextromethorphan 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours PO as needed for cough. The bottle is labeled "Dextromethorphan for Oral Suspension, USP 30 mg per 15 mL." How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)

Correct Answer is ["1"]

Explanation

The nurse attaches a pulse oximeter to a client's finger and obtains an oxygen saturation reading of 91%. Which assessment finding most likely contributes to this reading?

Correct Answer is C

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