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daltonest1984

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient with a risk for skin impairment. How often will the nurse plan to change the position of this patient?
 
  a. Every 30 minutes
  b. Every 60 minutes
  c. Every 120 minutes
  d. Every 180 minutes

Question 2

What type of fire extinguisher should the nurse use when the oxygen concentrator machine malfunctions and causes an electrical fire?
 
  a. Type A
  b. Type B
  c. Type C
  d. Type D


nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The bedfast patient should have a position change every 2 hours (120 minutes) because skin compromise can occur if there is unrelieved pressure during that amount of time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Electrical fires require type C fire extinguishers.


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