Ch. 27 Prep U
C. Establish the nurse's role during a disaster
The nurse is educating health care providers on implementation of a hospital disaster plan. What consideration should the nurse prioritize? A. Identify the resources available for the nursing unit B. Notify the organization's leader that a disaster has been called C. Establish the nurse's role during a disaster D. Provide simple explanations to maximize client safety
A. Check circulation and skin condition every 2 hours. B. Obtain order from a licensed provider within minutes of restraint application. E. Offer regular, frequent opportunities for toileting.
The nurse is caring for a client that is disoriented. The nurse places the client in soft wrist restraints to discourage pulling at a nasogastric tube. Which nursing action(s) is appropriate? Select all that apply. A. Check circulation and skin condition every 2 hours. B. Obtain order from a licensed provider within minutes of restraint application. C. Withhold information from family regarding restraints due to HIPAA. D. Maintain restraints until discharge. E. Offer regular, frequent opportunities for toileting.
B. administration of an antipsychotic agent to alter the client's behavior
The nurse is caring for a client who has been repetitively pulling at IV lines and the urinary catheter. After other methods of diverting the client's behaviors fail, the health care provider orders chemical restraints. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate? A. application of devices that reduce the client's ability to move arms B. administration of an antipsychotic agent to alter the client's behavior C. asking the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to sit with the client D. articulating the reason for use of a physical restrictive device to the client's spouse
D. Take the restraints off, stay with her, and talk gently to her.
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client who was admitted to the hospital in a confused and dehydrated state. After the client got out of bed and fell, restraints were applied. She began to fight and was rapidly becoming exhausted. She has black-and-blue marks on her wrists from the restraints. What would be the most appropriate nursing intervention for this client? A. Sedate her with sleeping pills and leave the restraints on. B. Leave the restraints on and talk with her, explaining that she must calm down. C. Talk with the client's family about taking her home because she is out of control. D. Take the restraints off, stay with her, and talk gently to her.
C. nurse practitioner
Which level of health care provider may make the decision to apply physical restraints to a client? A. LPN team leader B. RN nurse manager C. nurse practitioner D. senior personal care assistant
D. automobile accidents.
A 17-year-old is brought to the emergency department with a head injury. The nurse knows that adolescents are vulnerable to injuries related to: A. falls from staircases. B. falls from beds. C. play-related injuries. D. automobile accidents.
B. Drowsiness C. Headache E. Vomiting
A child is playing soccer and is involved in a head-to-head collision with another player. Which assessment findings should the nurse be alert to that may indicate a concussion? Select all that apply. A. Increased thirst B. Drowsiness C. Headache D. Fever E. Vomiting
D. Arrange for a skilled home care assessment
A client has frequent readmissions for fall-related injuries. Which is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse? A. Arrange an audiology consult to evaluate hearing B. Perform a vision test with Snellen chart C. Assess the client for signs and symptoms of osteoporosis D. Arrange for a skilled home care assessment
C. Conceal IV tubing with gauze wrap
A confused client is pulling at the IV line. When considering alternatives to restraints, which nursing intervention would be used first? A. Assure bed alarms are activated B. Ask visiting family member to stay C. Conceal IV tubing with gauze wrap D. Request a sedative from health care provider
D. Ensure that two fingers can be inserted between the restraint and the client's extremity.
A health care provider orders extremity restraints for a confused client who is at risk for injury by pulling out her central venous catheter. What is the nurse's most appropriate action when carrying out this order? A. Remove the restraint at least every 4 hours, or according to facility policy. B. Use a quick-release knot to tie the restraint to the side rail. C. Apply restraints to the hands or wrists, never to the ankles. D. Ensure that two fingers can be inserted between the restraint and the client's extremity.
A. Avoid unattended baths for the toddler.
A home care nurse provides health education to parents regarding the care of their toddler. Which precaution should the nurse suggest the parents take to protect the toddler from drowning? A. Avoid unattended baths for the toddler. B. Allow the child to swim with friends. C. Instruct the toddler not to go near the pool. D. Monitor the activities of the toddler.
B. Call for assistance to remove the client from the area.
A nurse in a psychiatric care unit finds that a client with psychosis has become violent and is actively trying to harm another client in the unit. What action should the nurse take? A. Inject the client while being restrained with antipsychotic medication. B. Call for assistance to remove the client from the area. C. Step in front of the client so that the other client will be protected. D. Forcefully remove the client and place in four-point restraints.
B. Obtain a three-prong grounded plug adapter.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous therapy through an IV pump. Which intervention should the nurse implement to ensure electrical safety? A. Run the electrical cord of the pump under the carpet. B. Obtain a three-prong grounded plug adapter. C. Use an extension cord to provide freedom of movement. D. Tape the electrical cord of the pump to the floor.
B. a rocking horse
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old client after a tracheostomy. The client is recovering well and noted a desire to be more active. The nurse selects a toy from the playroom for the client to play with. Which toy is most developmentally appropriate? A. a beaded bracelet B. a rocking horse C. dominos D. marbles
A. Remove throw rugs from high traffic areas. B. Ensure appropriate lighting in hallways and entrances to the home. C. Remove extension cords from open spaces. D. Check the batteries in all smoke detectors.
A nurse is making a home visit for a client with several home safety concerns. On which safety concept(s) would the nurse advise the client? Select all that apply. A. Remove throw rugs from high traffic areas. B. Ensure appropriate lighting in hallways and entrances to the home. C. Remove extension cords from open spaces. D. Check the batteries in all smoke detectors. E. Store prescription medications on the counter.
B. Restrain the baby in a car seat.
A nurse is preparing discharge education for a client with a newborn baby. What is the highest priority item that must be included in the education plan? A. Lock all cabinets that contain cleaning supplies. B. Restrain the baby in a car seat. C. Keep all pots and pans in lower cabinets. D. Give warm bottles of formula to the baby.
B. The nurse should record the incident in the client's medical record and fill out a safety event report separately.
A nurse is preparing to file a safety event report after a client experienced a fall. Which statement is correct regarding the filing of a safety event report? A. The nurse should include a note on the client's chart that mentions the report. B. The nurse should record the incident in the client's medical record and fill out a safety event report separately. C. The nurse should make a copy of the safety event report and place it in the client's medical record. D. The nurse should await results of the x-ray before filing the report.
C. "Parents are effective role models for children when they also wear helmets while riding."
A nurse is teaching a community group about bicycle safety. Which statement should be included when creating a teaching plan regarding bicycle safety? A. "The chin strap on the helmet should be adjusted to fit loosely so that it does not choke the child." B. "Any helmet is appropriate for bicycle riding because all children should wear helmets when riding." C. "Parents are effective role models for children when they also wear helmets while riding." D. "Young children secured in a bicycle passenger seat do not have to wear a helmet."
D. Pull the fire alarm lever.
A nurse responds to the call bell and finds another nurse evacuating the client from the room, which has caught fire. Which action should the nurse take? A. Extinguish the fire. B. Confine the fire. C. Evacuate the unit. D. Pull the fire alarm lever.
C. Investigate the possibility of discontinuing his or her catheter.
A resident of a nursing home keeps trying to get out of bed to use the bathroom, despite having a urinary catheter in place. Which intervention will best preserve this client's safety and could be used as an alternative to restraints? A. Increase the resident's physical activity to reduce evening restlessness. B. Limit the resident's fluid intake in order to reduce his or her urge to void. C. Investigate the possibility of discontinuing his or her catheter. D. Collaborate with the resident's health care provider to have his or her diuretics discontinued.
D. Provide a bedside commode and ensure adequate lighting.
An older adult client with an unsteady gait has been experiencing urinary urgency after being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. What is the nurse's best action for reducing the client's risk of falls? A. Accompany the client to the bathroom every 4 hours around the clock. B. Obtain an order for insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. C. Limit the client's fluid intake during the evening. D. Provide a bedside commode and ensure adequate lighting.
A. Submit the safety report to the appropriate department within the facility so that it can be reviewed.
The nurse begins a shift and finds that the wrong medication has been administered to a client. After completing a safety event report, what should the nurse do next? A. Submit the safety report to the appropriate department within the facility so that it can be reviewed. B. File the safety event report in the appropriate file and document in the nurse's notes the date and time that it was filed. C. Make a copy of the safety event report for the client. D. Place the safety event report in the client's medical record for future reference.
B. "Use the call bell for any needs and wear nonslip footwear."
The nurse cares for a client who is postoperative after an abdominal surgery. Which is the most important statement for the nurse to use in teaching this client? A. "Do not get up without assistance for any reason." B. "Use the call bell for any needs and wear nonslip footwear." C. "It is important to us that you remain free from injury." D. "You will mostly stay in bed while you are hospitalized."
B. polypharmacy and use of multiple extension cords.
The nurse educator has just completed a lecture regarding older adults and hazards in the home. The nurse educator recognizes that the education was effective when the students state that common dangers in the home setting of an older adult include: A. household cleaners stored under the sink and hanging cords on window blinds. B. polypharmacy and use of multiple extension cords. C. peeling paint and easy access to the backyard pool. D. risky behaviors and cyberbullying.
A. The alternative measures attempted before applying the restraints
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed extremity restraints. Which action must be documented by the nurse? A. The alternative measures attempted before applying the restraints B. The type of personal protective equipment used by the nurse during restraint application C. A verbal prescription for the restraints, renewed every 48 hours D. A detailed description of the restraint application process
D. Extremity restraint
The nurse is caring for an adult who requires IV fluids but continues to pull at the IV site and tubing. The adult child tries to calm the client, without success. Which short-term restraints should the nurse use to control the adult's movement during the procedure? A. Mummy restraint B. Elbow restraint C. Waist restraint D. Extremity restraint
C. "At the age of 6 your child should be using a booster seat."
The nurse is discussing car safety with the mother of a 6-year-old child. The child's mother questions the need for the use of special car seats for her child. What information can be provided to her? A. "Your child will be safe in the car using the provided shoulder harness and lap belts." B. "Car seats are recommended until children are at least 10 years old." C. "At the age of 6 your child should be using a booster seat." D. "Car seats are only recommended until children are 3 years old."
C. The seat belt stays low on the hips and is not resting on the soft part of the stomach
The nurse is performing a safety belt fit test for a young client at a well-child check-up. What criteria confirms that the child may sit in the back seat of a vehicle with a lap and shoulder belt in place? A. The child's feet touch the floor of the car when belted in with the lap and shoulder belt. B. The knees do not bend at the edge of the seat when child's back is against vehicle's seat back. C. The seat belt stays low on the hips and is not resting on the soft part of the stomach. D. The shoulder belt does not lay on the collarbone or shoulder when fastened.
D. Use of blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals in the crib
The nurse is preparing to discuss safety with a group of parents of infants. When planning the program, which topic would be most important to include? A. safety of guns in the home B. correct placement of booster seats for the car C. the use of skid-proof mats for the bath tub D. Use of blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals in the crib
D. Encourage exercise that improves balance and muscle strength
The nurse is providing education to a group of healthy older adults. Which nursing recommendation best promotes client safety in an independent living environment? A. Restrict consumption of liquids before bedtime B. Provide a pamphlet on maintaining healthy sleep habits C. Suggest a high-fiber, low-fat diet D. Encourage exercise that improves balance and muscle strength
B. Client-centered care D. Quality improvement (QI) E. Teamwork and collaboration
The nurse manager is reviewing the QSEN quality and safety competencies for nurses. Which competencies are included in this initiative? Select all that apply. A. Establishment of clinical career ladders B. Client-centered care C. Revamping the licensing requirements for foreign-educated nurses D. Quality improvement (QI) E. Teamwork and collaboration
A. "Check breathing and heart rate."
The poison control nurse receives a call from the caregiver of a young school-age child who may have ingested a poisonous substance. Which is the priority response by the nurse? A. "Check breathing and heart rate." B. "At what time did the child ingest the substance?" C. "Induce vomiting while you wait for emergency personnel to arrive." D. "What do you think that the child might have ingested?"
B. Multiple roles, including triage and the distribution of resources
What best describes the nurse's role in disaster preparedness? A. Administration of all of the medications B. Multiple roles, including triage and the distribution of resources C. Performance of all of the skills such as IV insertion and wound care D. Counseling the victims and families
D. Providing prompt recognition of the potential or actual threat to safety
What is the primary role of the nurse in the care of clients who experience domestic violence? A. Identifying health education and counseling measures for the family B. Serving as a witness in court C. Calling the police D. Providing prompt recognition of the potential or actual threat to safety
D. have a meeting place outside the home.
When educating families on fire safety, it is important to: A. keep a fire extinguisher in a closet. B. use extension cords to prevent shock. C. account for all members and then exit. D. have a meeting place outside the home.
B. Toileting
Which factor is related to the highest proportion of falls in long-term care settings? A. Agitation B. Toileting C. Polypharmacy D. Impaired sleep patterns
B. Dangling blind cords
Which item would alert the home care nurse to a safety hazard threatening a young child? A. A gated stairway B. Dangling blind cords C. Padded child safety seat D. Three blankets in a crib
C. Placing the client in a bed with a bed alarm
A client in a long-term care facility has become increasingly unsteady. The nurses are worried that the client will climb out of bed and fall. Which measure would be a priority recommendation for this client? A. Raising all the side rails of the bed B. Providing a bed that is elevated from the floor C. Placing the client in a bed with a bed alarm D. Using restraints on the client to prevent a fall
D. Rescue the client.
A nurse finds that a fire has broken out in a client's room at the health care facility. Which intervention is of the highest priority? A. Confine the fire. B. Raise an alarm. C. Extinguish the fire. D. Rescue the client.
C. Use filtering software to block objectionable information. D. Investigate any public chat rooms used by the children. E. Be alert for downloaded files with suffixes that indicate images or pictures.
A nurse is teaching parents about Internet safety for children. Which action(s) is a recommended guideline for Internet use? Select all that apply. A. Emphasize that everything read online is usually true. B. Keep identifying information posted on the web sites. C. Use filtering software to block objectionable information. D. Investigate any public chat rooms used by the children. E. Be alert for downloaded files with suffixes that indicate images or pictures.
A. 19-year-old male college student majoring in physics
The community health nurse is talking with four clients. Who does the nurse identify that would most benefit from teaching about alcohol and drug use? A. 19-year-old male college student majoring in physics B. 40-year-old female who is working two jobs C. 25-year-old female who just accepted her first job D. 34-year-old male who does not use a seat belt
D. fill out an incident report, with the goal of preventing a similar event in the future.
A client went missing from a long-term care facility and an emergency code was called. After a search of 1 hour, the client was discovered in a utility room that should have been inaccessible. When responding to this event, staff should: A. document strategies in the client's health record for preventing future incidents. B. hold a facility-wide meeting to identify strategies for making improvements to the safety of residents. C. complete an incident report to determine who was primarily responsible for the event. D. fill out an incident report, with the goal of preventing a similar event in the future.
B. Reduce distressing environmental stimuli to maximize client safety
An older adult is admitted to the hospital with a fractured hip. The client suddenly develops acute onset of confusion and hallucinations. Which action should the nurse implement first? A. Apply limb restraints to ensure client safety B. Reduce distressing environmental stimuli to maximize client safety C. Leave to notify the health care provider concerning a change in client status D. Promptly document the change in client status
C. Implement drowning prevention strategies.
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is drowning. How can the nurse assist in lowering this statistic? A. Require fencing around all pools. B. Begin swim lessons with toddlers. C. Implement drowning prevention strategies. D. Educate children in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
A. Activate the fire alarm and notify the appropriate person.
The acronym RACE is commonly taught as a means for remembering priorities for action during a fire. The "A" in this acronym stands for which of the following? A. Activate the fire alarm and notify the appropriate person. B. Answer all telephone calls and call bells. C. Attempt to extinguish the fire. D. Alert the local fire department.
D. Risk for Injury Related to Agitation
The nurse has completed a comprehensive assessment of a client who has been admitted to the hospital experiencing acute withdrawal from alcohol. What nursing diagnosis would provide the clearest justification for the use of physical restraints during this client's care? A. Chronic Confusion Related to Long-Standing Alcohol Use B. Noncompliance Related to Medication Regimen C. Impaired Bed Mobility Related to Muscle Wasting D. Risk for Injury Related to Agitation
B. Notify the National Abuse Hotline.
The nurse is caring for a school-age child and notices a variety of circular burns on the back and legs in various stages of healing. What action should the nurse take related to this suspicion? A. Call the police. B. Notify the National Abuse Hotline. C. Because the nurse is not sure, observation of the parents behavior will be done. D. Inform the parent that abuse is suspected.
A. Assess the need for assistance with ambulation.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who states the need to use the restroom. Which safety intervention must the nurse perform first? A. Assess the need for assistance with ambulation. B. Put the client's bedside rails up. C. Arrange furniture so that the client has something to hold on to. C. Apply socks to the client's feet.
A. Ask to examine the client alone in order to speak to her privately.
The nurse overhears an older adult client's son talking to her in a very aggressive and violent way. When the nurse walks into the room, the son changes and speaks kindly to his mother and the health care providers. What should the nurse do about this observation? A. Ask to examine the client alone in order to speak to her privately. B. Document the observed behaviors in the client's chart. C. Nothing, as it is none of the nurse's concern. D. Report the suspicions to the authorities.
B. Flush the eyes with water for 10 minutes.
A client has presented to the emergency department after splashing a chemical in the eyes. When managing the injury, what should be included in the plan of care? A. Flush the eyes with a cool saline solution for a 10-minute period. B. Flush the eyes with water for 10 minutes. C. Advise the client to avoid blinking until after the eyes are irrigated. D. Wash the eyes with a hypertonic solution for at least 30 minutes.
D. The hospital must bear any costs incurred for treating the client's injury.
A client who is enrolled in Medicare and who has been recovering in the hospital from a stroke has developed a pressure injury on the coccyx, an event that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified as a "never event." The nurse should recognize what implication of this CMS designation? A. CMS may choose to divert clients to other health care facilities in the future. B. CMS will bear the hospital's costs if the client chooses to sue the hospital. C. The hospital will be fined by CMS because the client developed a pressure injury. D. The hospital must bear any costs incurred for treating the client's injury.
B. identifying systemic factors on the unit that may have contributed to the event
A near miss has taken place on a medical unit in which a client nearly received a unit of packed red blood cells of an incompatible blood type. In the follow up to this event, which action should be prioritized? A. communicating the potential consequences of the near miss to the client involved B. identifying systemic factors on the unit that may have contributed to the event C. ensuring that the client's nurse is held accountable and educated about best practice D. reinforcing the standards for nursing care to staff members who were involved
A. A rear-facing safety seat should be used for infants and toddlers younger than 2 years old or up to the maximum weight for the seat.
A new mother inquires about the use of a car seat for her infant. Which information provided by the nurse is most accurate regarding the use of a rear-facing safety seat for an infant? A. A rear-facing safety seat should be used for infants and toddlers younger than 2 years old or up to the maximum weight for the seat. B. A rear-facing safety seat should be used for infants younger than 1 year old and weighing more than 20 lb (9 kg). C. A rear-facing safety seat should be used for infants younger than 1 year old or up to the maximum weight for the seat. D. A rear-facing safety seat should be used for infants and toddlers younger than 2 years old and weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg).
A. The nurse details the client's response and the examination and treatment of the client after the incident.
A nurse is filing a safety event report for an older adult client who tripped and fell when getting out of bed. Which action exemplifies an accurate step of this process? A. The nurse details the client's response and the examination and treatment of the client after the incident. B. The nurse provides an opinion of the physical and mental condition of the client that may have precipitated the incident. C. The nurse adds the information in the safety event report to the client health record. D. The nurse calls the primary health care provider to fill out and sign the safety event report.
B. Time-limit the use of restraints and release the client from the restraint as soon as he or she is no longer a risk to self or others.
A nurse is preparing to implement an order for the use of restraints to ensure a client's safety. Which statement accurately describes a guideline to follow? A. Alert the health care provider and the client's family if restraints are ordered by the client's primary nurse. B. Time-limit the use of restraints and release the client from the restraint as soon as he or she is no longer a risk to self or others. C. Individualize the use of restraints and choose the most easily used device. D. Respond to the past history of the client (including previous falls) to determine the need for restraints.
A. Infants should be rear-facing up to the age of 2 years. D. Booster seats should be used until the child is 4 ft 9 in (145 cm) tall.
A nurse is volunteering in a free community health clinic. One of the services offered is vehicle restraint checks for children. Which principles apply to infant and child restraints? Select all that apply. A. Infants should be rear-facing up to the age of 2 years. B. A child may sit in the front seat when 8 years old C. Children over 30 lb (13.5 kg) only need a lap and shoulder belt. D. Booster seats should be used until the child is 4 ft 9 in (145 cm) tall. E. Infants should remain in the infant seat until the age of 2 years.
B. Assessment includes risk factors in the home such as individual risk and unsafe environment.
A nurse making a home visit for a client living in a high-crime area observes that the apartment building does not have outside lighting. The nurse understands this is an important assessment for which reason? A. This assessment finding will make the client less able to go to social gatherings. B. Assessment includes risk factors in the home such as individual risk and unsafe environment. C. Although important, this assessment is irrelevant to care. D. Nurses in home health care are not concerned with safety.
B. "Make sure that you have smoke detectors in your house and that they're in working order."
A school nurse is conducting a safety seminar with students in 6th grade. Which teaching point is most important? A. "If your clothes should catch on fire, go to an open area as quickly as possible." B. "Make sure that you have smoke detectors in your house and that they're in working order." C. "Make sure that your family's microwave oven was made after 1999; otherwise, it may be a fire risk." D. "A wood-burning fireplace is a major fire risk, and it shouldn't be used unless necessary."
C. Refrain from using extension cords.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the family of an older adult client. Which teaching will the nurse include to decrease the risk for electric shock? A. Remove the plug from the wall by pulling the electric cord. B. Leave outlets and switches open so air circulates through them. C. Refrain from using extension cords. D. All machines that are used infrequently are to remain plugged in.
A. A hair dryer is placed next to the sink.
The nurse is providing safety teaching to the family of an older adult client. Which finding in the client's home will the nurse teach the family to address? A. A hair dryer is placed next to the sink. B. Machines used infrequently are unplugged. C. No extension cords are being used. D. Outlets and switches have cover plates.
C. "I will rescue clients from harm before doing anything else."
The nurse is teaching an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) about fire safety. Which UAP statement demonstrates that teaching has been effective? A. "I will leave all doors open after rescuing patients." B. "I will sound the alarm before I start moving a patient from a room." C. "I will rescue clients from harm before doing anything else." D. "I know that nurses are the only ones who can extinguish a fire."
D. Place all household cleaners out of reach.
The nurse is teaching the caregiver of a 3-year-old about safety. Which teaching will the nurse include? A. Buy protective sporting equipment. B. Supervise your child on the changing table. C. Peer pressure causes children of this age to take risks. D. Place all household cleaners out of reach.
C. Supervise your child on the changing table.
The nurse is teaching the caregiver of a 8-month-old infant about safety. Which teaching will the nurse include? A. Buy protective sporting equipment. B. Keep medications out of reach. C. Supervise your child on the changing table. D. Peer pressure causes children of this age to take risks.
C. Peer pressure causes children of this age to take risks.
The nurse is teaching the caregiver of an adolescent child about safety. Which teaching will the nurse include? A. Supervise your child on the changing table. B. Place all household cleaners out of reach. C. Peer pressure causes children of this age to take risks. D. Buy protective sporting equipment.
D. an 84-year-old male with four recent driving violations
The nurse recognizes that assessment for sensory-perceptual alterations is a priority for which client? A. a 16-year-old pregnant female who has morning sickness B. a 42-year-old female who is a single mom with a sick child home from school C. a 12-year-old male who sprained his wrist skateboarding D. an 84-year-old male with four recent driving violations
C. Initiate use of a bed alarm.
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse that a client is very confused and trying to get out of bed without assistance. What is the appropriate action by the nurse? A. Put up all four side rails on the bed. B. Administer the client's sedative as ordered. C. Initiate use of a bed alarm. D. Contact the physician for a restraint order.
B. Social pressure
Which reason best explains why adolescents behave in an unsafe manner despite knowledge of a particular activity's risk? A. Past experience B. Social pressure C. Normal rebellion D. Poor judgment
A. "Always provide close supervision for young children when they are in or around pools and bathtubs."
Which safety tip could the nurse give to parents to help decrease the risk of the leading cause of injury or death in children 1 to 4 years of age? A. "Always provide close supervision for young children when they are in or around pools and bathtubs." B. "Never smoke in the bed in the house when young children are present." C. "Store medications in a locked area to prevent children from getting into them." D. "Never keep firearms in the home with young children."
D. "We place our child in a rear-facing car seat in the back seat of the car."
Which statement indicates that a family understands the teaching that has been provided by the nurse related to car seat safety for their 3-year-old child who weighs 31 lb (14 kg)? A. "We place our child in a front-facing car seat in the front of the car." B. "We place our child in a rear-facing car seat in the front of the car." C. "We place our child in a front-facing car seat in the back seat of the car." D. "We place our child in a rear-facing car seat in the back seat of the car."
A. keeping medications in clearly labeled containers
Which topic should a public health nurse emphasize when educating older adults on reducing their risk of poisoning? A. keeping medications in clearly labeled containers B. hidden sources of lead in the household environment C. alternatives to chemical-based cleaning supplies D. avoiding the use of alternative and complementary therapies
