A nurse is assigned to the operating room. What precautions should the nurse take when
using a mask?
A) Tie the top ties behind the neck in a bow
B) Do not let the mask hang around the neck
C) Remove the mask with gloves on
D) Avoid handling the mask by the strings
B
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The staff observes that a young male manifests oppositional behavior when he interacts with male staff. He has recently been placed in the custody of his father, since his mother has been deployed in the military
The client told the nurse that his mother relied on him a lot when he lived with her. He tells the nurse that his father is always on his case, never speaks to him without yelling, and tells him he can't do anything right. Identify the appropriate intervention for the client when he feels oppositional toward the staff. 1. Provide opportunities for the client to get to know the staff. 2. Encourage the client to "take five to revive." 3. Have the client chose the consequences for his behavior. 4. Ask the client if he is upset.
Which child shows behaviors indicative of mental illness?
a. Age 3 months: cries after feeding until burped; sucks thumb b. Age 9 months: does not eat vegetables; likes to be rocked c. Age 3 years: mute; passive toward adults; twirls when walking d. Age 6 years: developed enuresis after the birth of a sibling
The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing fibromyalgia. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Fatigue 2. Headaches 3. Blurred vision 4. Muscle spasms 5. Painful trigger points in the neck and shoulders
On the way to the biohazard disposal closet to dispose of IV tubing and a bag used on an HIV-positive client, the LPN drops the IV tubing and bag on the floor, causing a spill
The team leader's most appropriate action would be to do which of the following? 1. Quickly pick up the dropped supplies and dispose of them in the biohazard bag in the biohazard room. Ask housekeeping to place a small barricade over the spill until it can be mopped up later. 2. Find the floor maintenance person to pick up and dispose of the used equipment and mop the floor, reminding them to be sure and wash his or her hands with soap and water. Chart that the IV was infused and discontinued appropriately. 3. Call and report to designated personnel to come and cordon off the area from staff and patients; have the spill cleaned with approved infection and chemother-apy spill control procedures. 4. Chart the spill in the patient's chart, inform the RN when convenient, and have housekeeping mop up the spill.