The nurse is caring for a client who presents with a chemical burn to the right hand, what should the nurse do first?
Elevate the extremity and apply an ice pack to the injured area
Contact poison control to determine the best neutralizing agent
Apply a sterile dressing, wrapping the fingers separately
Irrigate the affected area with room temperature water
The Correct Answer is D
A. Elevate the extremity and apply an ice pack to the injured area
Elevating the extremity can help reduce swelling, but applying ice is not recommended for chemical burns as it can cause further tissue damage.
B. Contact poison control to determine the best neutralizing agent
While contacting poison control is important, it should not be the immediate first action in an emergency setting.
C. Apply a sterile dressing, wrapping the fingers separately
This is important for protecting the wound, but it is not the immediate first action needed for chemical burns.
D. Irrigate the affected area with room temperature water
Immediate irrigation with room temperature water helps to remove the chemical from the skin and dilute its effect, which is the first critical step in managing a chemical burn.
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Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
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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 ["31"]
Explanation
Flow rate=(Total volume×Drop factor​)÷ Time in minutes
= (250×15)÷120
= 31.25
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