The nurse walks into a patient's room and finds the draperies to be on fire. No one is in the room. Which type of fire extinguisher should the nurse use?
a. Type A c. Type C
b. Type B d. None of the choices
A
Type A fire extinguishers are used for paper, wood, draperies, upholstery, or rubbish. Type B and C fire extinguishers are used for flammable liquids, flammable gases, or electrical fires.
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Administrators of a hospital are considering a fundamental reorganization of the way that care is provided. Nurses and administrators alike should be aware that
A) small incremental changes over several years are preferable to a rapid larger change. B) changes to the way that nursing is organized can have profound effects on patient safety. C) every time that nursing delivery models change there is an increase in health care costs. D) it is normally best to maintain the present situation than introduce change.
Recognizing the stages of an infection assists the nurse in identifying the progression of an infection. The nonspecific to specific symptom stage is termed:
a. convalescent. b. illness. c. prodromal. d. incubation.
Which are adaptive coping patterns used by children with special needs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Feels different and withdraws b. Is irritable, moody, and acts out c. Seeks support d. Develops optimism
The patient weighs 16 kg. Ordered: Cipro 250 mg PO BID On hand: Cipro 250 mg tablets. According to the package insert, the medication can be given 10 to 20 mg/kg every 12 hours. Determine whether the dose is safe. If it is safe, calculate the amount to administer: ________. If the dose is not safe, write: not safe.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).