The nurse is preparing to remove ticks from a client's scalp. ...

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The nurse is preparing to remove ticks from a client's scalp. Which actions should the nurse perform to safely remove these pathogens from the client?
 
  1. Grasp the tick with blunt tweezers.
  2. Apply heat to the tick with a match.
  3. Wash the area with antibacterial soap.
  4. Pull the tick away in a perpendicular movement.
  5. Apply petroleum jelly to the surface of the tick.

Question 2

A client's hearing aid needs to be cleaned. What action should the nurse take to complete this task?
 
  1. Clean with a dry, soft cloth.
  2. Leave the battery in place when not in use.
  3. Store the aid in the bathroom cabinet.
  4. Use alcohol to remove any earwax.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: To remove a tick, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible with blunt tweezers.

Rationale 2: Applying heat to the tick with a match is a dangerous practice and should not be done.

Rationale 3: After the tick is removed, wash the area with antibacterial soap.

Rationale 4: Gently pull the tick away using a perpendicular motion.

Rationale 5: Applying petroleum jelly to the surface of the tick is an ineffective approach to remove a tick.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: It is recommended by the manufacturers to clean the aid with a dry, soft cloth to prevent any damage to the aid.
Rationale 2: The aid should be turned off and the battery removed to preserve the life of the battery.
Rationale 3: The aid should be stored in a safe place where it will not get damaged. It should not be stored in the bathroom cabinet.
Rationale 4: Alcohol is not recommended to be used on an aid because it could damage the aid.

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