A home health nurse is teaching a family to prevent electrical shock. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Run wires under the carpet.
b. Disconnect items before cleaning.
c. Grasp the cord when unplugging items.
d. Use masking tape to secure cords to the floor.
ANS: B
A guideline to prevent electrical shock is to disconnect items before cleaning. Do not run wires under carpeting. Grasp the plug, not the cord, when unplugging items. Use electrical tape to secure the cord to the floor, preferably against baseboards.
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