How would the nurse position the client with burns of the head, neck, chest, right arm and hand to prevent contractures?
Laterally on the left side with a pillow under the head and the right arm and hand hyperextended
Supine with a pillow under the head, and elevate the right hand and arm on a pillow
Semi-Fowler's position without a pillow under the head, and the right arm and hand elevated on a pillow
Prone without a pillow, and with the right arm and hand flexed in a position of comfort and elevated on a pillow
The Correct Answer is C
A. Laterally on the left side
Lateral positioning may not fully prevent contractures.
B. Supine with a pillow under the head
A pillow under the head can cause neck contractures.
C. Semi-Fowler’s without a pillow, right arm & hand elevated
Prevents contractures and promotes drainage of edema.
D. Prone without a pillow
Prone position increases discomfort and risk of respiratory complications.
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Correct Answer is ["C","E","F"]
Explanation
A. The correct rate is 6 mL/hr
The correct calculation should be verified.
B. After contacting the prescriber, Nurse A should anticipate an order for IV Vitamin K
Protamine sulfate, not vitamin K, is the antidote for heparin.
C. The nurses will complete an event report due to the medication error
A medication error must be reported.
D. Nurse A will document about the event report in the patient’s EMR
Incident reports are internal documents and should not be documented in the EMR.
E. The patient has received a dose of heparin over the prescribed amount
Due to the increased concentration, the patient received more heparin than intended.
F. The patient has received 3200 units of heparin from 1700-1900.
This calculation confirms overdosing.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen 5/500 mg PO
Opioids are generally ineffective for neuropathic pain, and trigeminal neuralgia is best managed with anticonvulsants.
B. Carbamazepine 200 mg PO
Carbamazepine (an anticonvulsant) is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. It helps reduce nerve excitability and pain episodes.
C. Methotrexate 5 mg PO
Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant and chemotherapy drug, not used for trigeminal neuralgia.
D. Linezolid 600 mg PO
Linezolid is an antibiotic used for bacterial infections, not neuropathic pain.
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