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A nurse discovers a small fire in a client's room. After removing the client to safety, which of the
following actions should the nurse take next?
a) extinguish the fire
b) close the windows in the client's room
c) close the client's door
d) activate the fire alarm - CORRECT ANSWER -d) activate the fire alarm
A nurse is assisting with conducting a home hazard assessment for a client who has dementia. Which of
the following findings indicates an understanding of home safety?
a) an extension cord is secured under a rug
b) the edges of stairs are marked with brightly colored tape
c) a toaster is plugged in when not in use
d) the water heater is set to 55 degrees C - CORRECT ANSWER -b) the edges of stairs are marked with
brightly colored tape
A nurse is assisting with emergency care of a client who has been exposed to a chemical toxin, Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a) rinse the client's skin with water
, b) remove the client's clothing by pulling it over their head
c) dispose of the client's clothing in a single biohazard bag
d) prepare to administer potassium iodide to the client - CORRECT ANSWER -a) rinse the client's skin
with water
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about events that require an occurrence report. Which of the
following events should the nurse include? Select all that apply
a) a client's visitor falls in the hallway
b) a nurse forgets their computer password
c) a client develops an unexpected reaction to a medication
d) a client's dentures are lost
e) an antibiotic was administered to a client 30 min after the scheduled time - CORRECT ANSWER -a) a
client's visitor falls in the hallway
c) a client develops an unexpected reaction to a medication
d) a client's dentures are lost
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about evidence-based protocols established by the CDC to
prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Which of the following infections should the nurse
include? Select all that apply
a) influenza infection
b) catheter-associated urinary tract infection
c) Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
d) central line-associated bloodstream infection
e) surgical site infection - CORRECT ANSWER -b) catheter-associated urinary tract infection
d) central line-associated bloodstream infection
e) surgical site infection
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about hospital-acquired injuries. The nurse should include
which of the following? Select all that apply