A fire is discovered in your client’s home. It is important to do all of the following except
a. turn off any oxygen or electrical equipment being used in the general area of the fire
b. leave all doors to the house open as you leave
c. crawl as low to the floor as possible through areas filled with smoke
d. cover your face with a damp cloth in smoke-filled areas
b. leave all doors to the house open as you leave
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When reporting the identification of a communicable disease and need for investigation, which of the following should be notified first?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B) State health department C) Local health department D) National Reported Disease list
A patient tells the nurse about having an affair that has been kept secret from the spouse for many years. The patient is feeling remorseful. What should the nurse's response be to this patient?
A) "What your spouse doesn't know won't hurt her. Try to forget about it.". B) "I can't help you with that, but how about we work together on your breathing exercises?" C) "Confession is good for the soul. Why don't you tell your spouse and get it off your chest.". D) "Everyone makes mistakes. Your feelings of remorse show how much you care for your spouse.".
Which assessment should be immediately addressed in a patient on lidocaine?
a. Slowed ventricular rate b. Occasional PVCs c. Increase in temperature to 102° F d. Nausea and vomiting
A nurse is part of a collaborative management team during a forceps-assisted delivery. Which of the following would be the nurse's primary function during the application of the forceps?
A) Monitoring uterine contractions B) Checking the exact position of the fetal head C) Applying traction intermittently, not continuously D) Disarticulating the blades of the forceps