A charge nurse is receiving change-of-shift report. Which of the following situations should the charge nurse address first?

The emergency department nurse is waiting to give report on a new admission.

Two staff members have called to say they will be absent.

A nurse on the previous shift wrote an incident report about a medication error.

Transport assistance is unavailable to take a client to occupational therapy.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. this is the correct choice because this situation is the most urgent and requires immediate action. The charge nurse should prioritize the new admission and assign a staff nurse to receive the report and prepare the room for the client. The charge nurse should also ensure that the client's needs are met and that the admission process is smooth and efficient.

B. This is not the correct choice because this situation is not as urgent as the new admission and can be addressed later. The charge nurse should plan the staffing for the shift and arrange for replacements or reassignments if necessary. The charge nurse should also communicate with the staff members who called in and document their reasons for absence.

C. the medication error report can be done later

D. transport to occupational therapy is not urgent and can wait

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis and requires antibiotics to prevent systemic spread of infection. Antibiotics help to prevent multiplication of bacterial infections leading to reduced severity and extent of disease.

A. Antivirals have no role against a bacterial infection

B. A surgical mask only has a role in inhalational anthrax

D. An N95 respirator mask is useful in cases of inhalational anthrax

A. Secure the client's restraints with a square knot. B. Attach the restraints to the fixed portion of the frame of the client's bed. C. Remove the client's restraints every 2 hr. D. Allow 1 fingerbreadth between the restraint and the client's wrists.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Restraints should be removed every two hours to assess skin integrity under the restraints and distal circulation

A. A square knot may be difficult to release in the case of an emergency

B. Restraints should be attached to movable parts of the bed to avoid injury during pulling.

D. Allow two fingerbreadths between the restraint and the wrist

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