The nurse is describing to a mother how to remove a tick from her ...

[rlane42]

The nurse is describing to a mother how to remove a tick from her 6-year-old boy's arm. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
 
  A) Protect the fingers with a paper towel.
  B) Grasp the tick and pull it away quickly.
  C) Put the tick in a plastic bag in the freezer.
  D) Grasp the tick close to the child's skin.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the mother of a 4-year-old girl with a cold and fever how to care for the child. Which of the following would the nurse include?
 
  A) Keep the child covered and warm.
  B) Call the doctor if the fever is 102 degrees F.
  C) Give the child fluids frequently.
  D) Watch for signs of brain damage.

[emily12345]

Answer to Question 1

B
Response:
When removing a tick, it should be grasped as close to the skin as possible and pulled upward with steady, even pressure. Protecting the fingers and placing the tick in plastic are appropriate instructions.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
Teaching the mother that fever can cause dehydration and that maintaining adequate fluid intake is important would be part of the teaching. The child should be dressed lightly. There is no need to call the doctor until the fever is higher than 105 degrees F. A rapid rise to a high fever can cause a febrile convulsion, but it does not lead to brain damage.