Author Question: A home health nurse is assessing the home for fire safety. Which information from the family will ... (Read 75 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A home health nurse is assessing the home for fire safety. Which information from the family will cause the nurse to intervene? (Select all that apply.)

a. Smoking in bed helps me relax and fall asleep.
b. We never leave candles burning when we are gone.
c. We use the same space heater my grandparents used.
d. We use the RACE method when using the fire extinguisher.
e. There is a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and garage workshop.

Question 2

An older-adult patient is using a wheelchair to attend a physical therapy session. Which action by the nurse indicates safe transport of the patient?

a. Positions patient's buttocks close to the front of wheelchair seat
b. Backs wheelchair into elevator, leading with large rear wheels first
c. Places locked wheelchair on same side of bed as patient's weaker side
d. Unlocks wheelchair for easy maneuverability when patient is transferring

CAPTAINAMERICA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a. Smoking in bed helps me relax and fall asleep.
b. We never leave candles burning when we are gone.
c. We use the same space heater my grandparents used.
d. We use the RACE method when using the fire extinguisher.
e. There is a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and garage workshop.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A correct action when using a wheelchair is to back wheelchair into an elevator, leading with large rear wheels first. A patient's buttocks should be well back into the seat. A locked wheelchair should be placed on a patient's strong or unaffected side. Brakes should be securely locked when a patient is transferring.