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The nurse is called to the waiting room of a pediatric clinic.
The frantic mother states, "I think my 4-month-old baby is
choking!" What steps will the nurse take? (Select all that
apply.)
A.
Compress the chest once between the nipples with two
fingers.
B.
Note any obstruction or absence of breathing.
C.
,Deliver five backslaps between the shoulder blades.
D.
Place the infant over the nurse's arm.
E.
Perform a blind finger sweep. - ANSWER-B, C, D
Rationale: The fingers are placed at the same location on
an infant as chest compressions for CPR; however, the
nurse must deliver five chest thrusts, after the five back
slaps. Blind sweeps are not used as this action may push
the object deeper into the throat. The remaining steps are
correct.
Which fluid will the nurse select to administer with the
prescribed blood transfusion?
,A.
5% Dextrose and water
B.
Normal saline
C.
Lactated Ringers solution
D.
5% Dextrose and lactated ringers - ANSWER-B
Rationale: Normal saline solution is the only solution that
is compatible with blood.
When assisting a client from the bed to a chair, which
procedure is best for the nurse to follow?
A.
, Place the chair parallel to the bed, with its back toward the
head of the bed and assist the client in moving to the
chair.
B.
With the nurse's feet spread apart and knees aligned with
the client's knees, stand and pivot the client into the chair.
C.
Assist the client to a standing position by gently lifting
upward, underneath the axillae.
D.
Stand beside the client, place the client's arms around the
nurse's neck, and gently move the client to the chair. -
ANSWER-B