Author Question: The nurse is providing information regarding safety and accidental poisoning to a grandparent who ... (Read 58 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is providing information regarding safety and accidental poisoning to a grandparent who will be taking custody of a 1-year-old grandchild. Which comment by the grandparent will cause the nurse to intervene?

a. The number for poison control is 800-222-1222.
b. Never induce vomiting if my grandchild drinks bleach.
c. I should call 911 if my grandchild loses consciousness.
d. If my grandchild eats a plant, I should provide syrup of ipecac.

Question 2

The nurse enters the patient's room and notices a small fire in the headlight above the patient's bed. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, beginning with the first one?

1. Pull the alarm.
2. Remove the patient.
3. Use the fire extinguisher.
4. Close doors and windows.
a. 2, 1, 4, 3
b. 1, 2, 4, 3
c. 1, 2, 3, 4
d. 2, 1, 3, 4

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The administration of ipecac syrup or induction of vomiting is no longer recommended for routine home treatment of poisoning. The nurse must intervene to provide additional teaching. All the rest are correct and do not require follow up. The poison control number is 800-222-1222. After a caustic substance such as bleach has been drunk, do not induce vomiting. This can cause further burning and injury as the substance is eliminated. Loss of consciousness associated with poisoning requires calling 911.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Nurses use the mnemonic RACE to set priorities in case of fire. The steps are as follows: Rescue and remove all patients in immediate danger; Activate the alarm; Confine the fire by closing doors and windows; and Extinguish the fire using an appropriate extinguisher.