Author Question: The nurse is called into the client's room by the family members, who report the client has stopped ... (Read 49 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is called into the client's room by the family members, who report the client has stopped breathing. The nurse finds the client pulseless and not breathing.

Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate in this situation?
1. Calling a code and asking the family to leave the room
2. Calling a code and providing the family with the option to leave the room
3. Calling a code and telling the family to stand out of the way
4. Calling a code and telling the family to ask any questions that might arise during the procedure

Question 2

When performing rescue breathing in a hospital, which is the preferred method for the nurse to use until the health care provider arrives to intubate the client?

1. Mouth-to-mouth
2. Mouth-to-mask
3. Bag-valve-mask method
4. The jaw-thrust maneuver

Ddddd · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The family should be given the option to stay or leave. If the family chooses to stay, a staff member should stay by them and explain what is happening, to avoid misinterpretation. Some family members might choose to stay, whereas others will choose to leave, but there is no reason they cannot remain if they so choose.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

The method preferred in the hospital would be using a bag-valve-mask device after placing an oropharyngeal airway to maintain an open airway. Other methods can be used if the bag-valve-mask device and/or airway is not available.