Author Question: There are many hazardous materials in a healthcare facility. The nurse is reviewing the procedure ... (Read 72 times)

CQXA · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

There are many hazardous materials in a healthcare facility. The nurse is reviewing the procedure manual about potentially hazardous materials on the clinical unit. The nurse notices a bottle of Chlorosorb in a client's room.

What type of hazardous material is this for the client and nurse? A) Flammable
B) Poison
C) Skin or eye irritant
D) Carcinogen

Question 2

A nurse on duty in the pediatric ward notices an unidentified person carrying a baby in her arms. The baby is dressed in hospital garb. What immediate action should the nurse take?

A) Notify the facility's security personnel.
B) Alert the supervisor and call Code Pink.
C) Report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
D) Notify the local police.

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Chlorosorb is a poison, not flammable; it is not a skin or eye irritant nor a carcinogen.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse should immediately alert the supervisor and call Code Pink so that all entrances to the facility are shut and the child is located. The facility's security personnel and local police can be notified later. OSHA deals with the rights of the employee at the workplace and would not be involved in this situation.