A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a prescription for the use
of oxygen in his home. Which of the following should the nurse
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using oxygen safely in his home? Select all.
A. Family members who smoke must be at least 10 ft from the client when the oxygen is
in use
B. Nail polish should not be used near a client who is receiving oxygen
C. A "No smoking" sign should be placed on the front door
D. Cotton bedding & clothing should be replaced w/items made from wool
E. A fire extinguisher should be readily available in the home ----CORRECT ANSWER--
-----B, C, E
Family members that smoke should do so outside, and wool creates static electricity so
it should be avoided.
A nurse educator is conducting a parenting class for new parents. Which of the
following statements made by a participant indicates a need for further clarification &
instruction?
A. "I will begin swimming lessons as soon as my baby can close her mouth under
water."
B. "Once my baby can sit up, he should be safe in the bathtub."
C. "I will test the temp of the water before placing my baby in the bath."
D. "Once my infant starts to push up, I will remove the mobile from over the bed." ----
CORRECT ANSWER-------B
Although the baby can hold his head above the water by sitting up, this does not make
the baby safe in the tub. Parents should never leave a child unattended in a tub.
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning w/a
client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in her counseling?
A. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor
B. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years
C. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation
D. Carbon monoxide binds w/hemoglobin in the body ----CORRECT ANSWER-------D.
Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous gas because it binds w/hemoglobin & ultimately
reduces the oxygen supplied to the tissues in the body.
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, has no scent, and cannot be seen.
The water heaters, gas-burning furnances, and appliances should be inspected
annually
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