The nurse attempts to avoid a pressure ulcer for a bedridden patient by turning the patient frequently. What is the most favorable position for the nurse to move this patient into?
a. Back-lying
b. Full lateral
c. 30-degree lateral
d. Full prone
Question 2A nurse instructs a nursing assistant about the proper use of a gait belt and is observing a return demonstration. What action by the nursing assistant should cause the nurse to intervene?
a. Nursing assistant is walking on the patient's strong side
b. Nursing assistant is walking to the side of the patient
c. Nursing assistant is securing the gait belt securely around the patient's waist
d. Nursing assistant is grasping the handles of the gait belt while the patient ambulates
Question 3The nursing assessment of a pressure ulcer includes size, depth, pain, odor, and color of tissue. What does this evaluate?
a. Treatment needed
b. Effectiveness of implementation
c. Whether improvement is occurring
d. Need for additional interventions
Question 4The emergency department nurse admits a victim of poisoning. Who should the nurse call to receive the best assistance for dealing with this victim?
a. American Red Cross
b. Fire department paramedics
c. Poison control center
d. Civil defense office
Question 5The nurse assesses a red blister over the right superior iliac area of a patient. What stage is this decubitus ulcer?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
Question 6A disaster situation occurs and involves an explosion in a hospital laundry. What would this be classified as ?
a. Active
b. External
c. Life-threatening
d. Internal
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