A resident is on aspiration precautions. You position the person in semi-Fowler's position after eating. How long should the person remain in this position?
a. 15 minutes
b. At least 30 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. At least 1 hour
D
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In preparation for another attempt at relieving the patient's problem, what action should the nurse take? A) Instill a hypertonic saline solution for 30 minutes prior to irrigating the patient's ear. B) Attempt irrigation using a 10 mL syringe and higher pressure. C) Put a small amount of mineral oil in the patient's ear before attempting removal. D) Use a flexible suction catheter and 100 to 120 mm Hg of wall suction to remove the cerumen.
Because the patient has pneumonia, the nurse assesses for abnormal voice sounds. The patient has clearer transmission of spoken voice sounds. This is an example of which type of voice sound?
1) Bronchophony 2) Whispered pectoriloquy 3) Egophony 4) Stridor
The nurse has been teaching new parents how to use the bulb syringe. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "We will put the narrow portion of the bulb in the corner of the baby's mouth." b. "We will compress the bulb before inserting it in the nose or mouth." c. "We will wash the bulb syringe with soap and water after each use." d. "We will suction the nose first, then the mouth."
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