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.
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 ["25"]
Explanation
To answer this question, you need to use the formula:
gtt/min = (Volume x Drop factor) / Time
Plug in the given values:
gtt/min = (100 mL x 15 gtt/mL) / 60 min
Simplify and solve:
gtt/min = 1500 gtt / 60 min gtt/min = 25 gtt/min
Therefore, the nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver 25 gtt/min.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Leaving the client during a seizure can lead to injury. The nurse should stay with the client.
B. Placing a towel under the client's head helps protect the head from injury during a seizure.
C. Placing the client in the prone position can compromise the airway and increase the risk of aspiration.
D. Holding the client's arms and legs still can be difficult and may result in injury to the client or the nurse. The priority is to protect the client from injury during the seizure.
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