The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient with a risk for skin impairment. How often will the nurse plan to change the position of this patient?
a. Every 30 minutes
b. Every 60 minutes
c. Every 120 minutes
d. Every 180 minutes
Question 2What type of fire extinguisher should the nurse use when the oxygen concentrator machine malfunctions and causes an electrical fire?
a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type C
d. Type D
Question 3A nurse assesses an area of sustained redness on the coccyx area of a resident in long-term care. What is the most likely cause of this pressure area?
a. Heat from pressure
b. Collapse of blood vessels
c. Friction from pressure
d. Collapse of skin tissue
Question 4What should the nurse do when offering a cup of hot coffee to a frail, older adult patient?
a. Give the patient a straw
b. Dilute the coffee with cold water
c. Fill the cup half full
d. Offer a bib or an apron
Question 5The nurse is assessing a patient's skin for signs of impaired skin integrity. Which finding by the nurse is considered a major manifestation?
a. Burn
b. Laceration
c. Pressure ulcer
d. Infection
Question 6What must the nurse do before applying a safety reminder device (SRD)?
a. Get permission from the family
b. Assess patient's skin condition
c. Get a physician's order
d. Explain the SRD to the patient
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