An older adult patient in a long-term care facility drops his ...

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An older adult patient in a long-term care facility drops his burning cigarette in a garbage can and starts a fire. What is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this instance?
 
  a. Type A
  b. Type B
  c. Type C
  d. Type D

Question 2

A toddler is going to have surgery on the right ear. Which teaching method is most appropriate for this developmental stage?
 
  a. Encourage independent learning.
  b. Use discussion throughout the teaching session.
  c. Apply a bandage to a doll's ear.
  d. Develop a problem-solving scenario.

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Answer to Question 1

A

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A Type A fire extinguishers are used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, and plastic. A garbage can fire would require a type A fire extinguisher.
B Type B fire extinguishers are used for flammable liquids such as gasoline, grease, paint, and anaesthetic gas.
C Type C fire extinguishers are used for electrical equipment.
D There is no Type D fire extinguisher.

Answer to Question 2

C
Use play to teach a procedure or activity (e.g., handling examination equipment, applying a bandage to a doll) to toddlers. Encouraging independent learning is for the middle-aged adult. Use of discussion is for older children, adolescents, and adults, not for toddlers. Use problem solving to help adolescents make choices. Problem solving is too advanced for a toddler.