The nurse is assisting with the initial care and assessment of a group of patients with a massive topical toxic chemical exposure. What is the best way to decontaminate these patients?
A) Use an antidote to the chemical of exposure.
B) Use an alkaline substance for an acid contaminant.
C) Soap-and-water shower first for most chemicals
D) Administer 100% oxygen under positive pressure.
C
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1. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2. Institute of Medicine 3. Press-Ganey Company 4. U.S. Health and Human Services
The nurse is administering an 0800 dose of NPH insulin to an insulin-dependent diabetic child. Based on when the insulin peaks, at which period would the child be at greatest risk for a hypoglycemic episode?
1. Between breakfast and lunch 2. Between bedtime and breakfast the next morning 3. Between 0830 and a midmorning snack 4. Between lunch and dinner
A child who is dependent on a ventilator is being discharged from the hospital. Prior to discharge, the home-health nurse discusses development of an emergency plan of care with the family. Which is the most essential part of the plan?
1. Acquisition of a backup generator 2. Designation of an emergency shelter site 3. Provision for an alternate heating source if power is lost 4. Notifying the power company that the child is on life support
A wandering FHR baseline may be indicative of
A. Fetal seizure activity B. Impending fetal death C. Maternal medication administration