Author Question: If you are with a patient when he or she receives a shock from an ICD, you should A) have the ... (Read 35 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

If you are with a patient when he or she receives a shock from an ICD, you should
A) have the patient lie down immediately.
B) expect that the patient's entire body will become rigid.
C) step away from the patient so you will not receive a shock.
D) inform the nurse of what the patient was doing prior to the shock.

Question 2

There are no large isolation gowns on the unit, and a patient in a contact precautions room needs the bedpan. Six small size gowns are available. You should:
A) apply gloves without a gown, which is not needed since patient contact will be limited.
B) apply a small gown (with the opening in back) and gloves.
C) apply two small gowns (one covering the front and one covering the back) and gloves.
D) apply a small isolation gown and put a second patient nightgown on backwards.