Author Question: The nurse is invited to a childcare center for a safety class. An employee comes running into the ... (Read 73 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is invited to a childcare center for a safety class. An employee comes running into the class and says to the nurse, I think one of the children swallowed a poisonous chemical from our storage area. What is the first action by the nurse?

a. Identify the poison then call 911 or the local emergency number.
b. Assess for signs and symptoms then call 911 or the local emergency number.
c. Call 911 immediately, even if the child has no symptoms.
d. Induce vomiting on the child then call 911.

Question 2

The nurse is obtaining her patient's health history related to infections. What are appropriate questions the nurse will ask the patient? Select all that apply.

a. Have you recently traveled out of the country?
b. How would you describe your current stress level?
c. Do you know your approximate weight?
d. What is your normal blood pressure and heart rate?