Author Question: While ambulating, the client becomes light-headed and starts to fall. The nurse should first: A. ... (Read 90 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

While ambulating, the client becomes light-headed and starts to fall. The nurse should first:

A. Call for help
B. Try to reach for a chair
C. Ease the client down to the floor
D. Push the client back toward the bed

Question 2

The most recently labeled level of protection is BioPPE, which requires the use of:

A. Self-contained breathing apparatus
B. Use of respiratory protection but less skin protection
C. Includes chemically resistant boots and gloves
D. Standard work clothes along with contact and respiratory protection

AISCAMPING · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
B, C, and D. If client begins to fall, gently ease client to floor by holding firmly onto gait belt, stand with feet apart to provide broad base of support, extend leg, and let client gently slide to the floor. As client slides, nurse bends knees to lower body.
A. Ensure client's safety before getting help.

Answer to Question 2

D
D. The most recently labeled level of protection is BioPPE. BioPPE requires the use of standard work clothes along with contact and respiratory protection.
A. Level A protection provides maximum protection because it offers a self-contained breathing apparatus.
B. Level B protection provides respiratory protection but less skin protection.
C. Level A protection provides maximum protection because it offers a self-contained breathing apparatus, fully encapsulates the individual, and includes chemically resistant boots and gloves.