A nurse working in an assisted living facility has been made aware that a chemical disaster has occurred within the community and is a threat to the facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply)

Turn off fans and heaters.

Evacuate the entire facility of all residents and staff.

Close the doors and windows of each resident’s apartment.

Be sure the fireplaces in each room are burning.

Place wet towels under the doors.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,E

A.   Turning off fans and heaters can help prevent the circulation of potentially contaminated air.
B.   Evacuation may be necessary in extreme cases but should be done following established protocols and considering the safety of residents.
C.   Closing doors and windows helps minimize the entry of external air, reducing exposure to potential contaminants.
D.   Keeping fireplaces burning may increase the risk of indoor air pollution and is not a recommended action during a chemical disaster.
E.   Placing wet towels under doors can help create a barrier to limit the entry of external air and contaminants.

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Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

A. Using clean technique helps prevent contamination during catheter dressing changes.
B. Changing the catheter dressing every 2 days may not be necessary, and frequency should be based on the facility's policy and the client's condition.
C. Povidone-iodine is not the recommended antiseptic for cleaning the access port.
Alcohol or chlorhexidine is typically recommended.
D. Proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent introducing pathogens during catheter care.
E. Using friction when cleaning the access port is not a recommended practice and may cause damage. Cleaning should be done gently to avoid compromising the integrity of the site.

Correct Answer is ["2"]

Explanation

To answer the question, the nurse should first calculate the dose of ondansetron in mL. The formula is:

Dose (mL) = Ordered dose (mg) / Available dose (mg/mL)

Plugging in the values, we get:

Dose (mL) = 4 mg / 2 mg/mL

Dose (mL) = 2 mL

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A nurse working in an assisted living facility has been made aware that a chemical disaster has occurred within the community and is a threat to the facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply)

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A nurse is assisting in the care of a client. Exhibits The nurse is assisting with catheter care for the client to prevent a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI bundle). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer is ["2"]

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