The public health nurse is preparing an education program on ...

[Wadzanai]

The public health nurse is preparing an education program on preventing laryngeal trauma and obstruction for community members. What should the nurse include in this program?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. how to perform the Heimlich maneuver
  2. the need to abstain from eating when ingesting alcohol
  3. the need to carry a list of medications in a wallet at all times
  4. the need to wear a medical alert bracelet if allergic to stinging insects
  5. the need for people who wear dentures to take small bites when eating

Question 2

A patient who is on isoniazid (INH) for pulmonary tuberculosis tells the nurse he doesn't like taking the medication because it makes his fingers burn. The nurse concludes that the patient is experiencing which effect?
 
  1. a common side effect of isoniazid (INH) that will go away after completing the medication
  2. a common side effect of isoniazid (INH) that can be treated with pyridoxine
  3. a long-term complication of isoniazid (INH) that has no treatment
  4. a common complication of isoniazid (INH) that can be treated with vitamin B12 injections

[lou]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Health promotion and teaching for home care focus on preventing laryngeal obstruction and early intervention techniques. Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for adult aspiration. Patients who wear dentures should take small bites, chewing each bite carefully before swallowing. The relationship between excess alcohol intake and food aspiration should be explained. The more people who are adequately trained in emergency procedures such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver, the more likely emergency procedures will be initiated in a timely manner. Patients with a known risk for anaphylaxis, such as people with a previous anaphylactic response and those allergic to bee venom, should wear a medical alert tag to allow early intervention to prevent severe laryngeal edema and spasm. There is no need to carry a list of medications in the wallet at all times.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Peripheral neuropathy numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation of the extremities may occur with isoniazid (INH). Pyridoxine or vitamin B6 often is prescribed to prevent this adverse effect.

[Wadzanai]

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[Sarahjh]

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