Which is the priority nursing action when it is suspected that an ...

[shenderson6]

Which is the priority nursing action when it is suspected that an infectious agent has been used as a weapon by terrorists?
 
  1. Separating clients according to age
  2. Initiating airborne and contacts precautions
  3. Separating clients according to level of development
  4. Disposing of blood-contaminated needles in the lead-lined container

Question 2

A 2-year-old child with a fever is prescribed amoxicillin clavulanate 250 mg/5 mL 3 times daily by mouth for 10 days for otitis media. Which is the priority teaching instruction for the parents of this child?
 
  1. Giving the antibiotic for the full 10 days
  2. Measuring the prescribed dose in a household teaspoon
  3. Spreading the dose evenly during daylight hours
  4. Stopping the antibiotic when the child is afebrile

[carojassy25]

Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation:
1. Separating clients according to age will do nothing to stop terrorism.
2. When clients present with the same type of infectious symptoms, the priority nursing action is to initiate airborne and contact precautions prior to diagnosis.
3. Separating clients according to level of development will do nothing to stop terrorism.
4. Proper disposal of blood-contaminated needles in the sharps container is appropriate nursing actions but does not relate to terrorism.

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation:
1. Antibiotics must be administered for the full number of days ordered to prevent mutation of resistant strains of bacteria.
2. A household teaspoon could contain less than 5 mL, and the full dose must be given.
3. The antibiotic should be administered around the clock to maintain a blood level.
4. Stopping the antibiotic before the prescribed time will permit remaining bacteria to reproduce, and the otitis media will return, possibly with antibiotic-resistant organisms.