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NCLEX RN· Safety and Infection Control · Module 6 Infection Control and Safety RN

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Question 1 of 3

A nurse is educating a group of student nurses about proper body mechanics to prevent injury to the nurse. Which of the following would the nurse include in her teaching?

A. bend over from the waist to pick up objects

B. hold weight as close to the body as possible when carrying something heavy

C. when pulling a client up in bed, position the bed as low as possible to the floor

D. try to lift clients with only one nurse to assist to avoid taking too many nurses off the floor

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: hold weight as close to the body as possible when carrying something heavy

Question 2 of 3

The pediatric nurse is preparing a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia for discharge. The discharge plan should include all but which of the following statements?

A. restrict naps to allow more complete rest at night

B. increase intake of protein, iron, and vitamin C to provide nutrients required for hemoglobin production

C. keep a food diary to evaluate dietary intake

D. restrict antacids, tetracyclines, and phosphorous salt

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: restrict naps to allow more complete rest at night

Question 3 of 3

The nurse sees a small fire in a trash can at the nurses' station. She retrieves the fire extinguisher. Which is the correct method to put out the fire?

A. pull the pin, squeeze the handles, aim at the top of the fire, and sweep downward to contain the flames

B. squeeze the handles firmly, aim hose at the top of the fire, and then spray downward in a sweeping motion until flames are extinguished

C. pull the pin, aim hose at the outside of the trash can, and coat it thoroughly to contain the fire before spraying flames inside trash can

D. pull the pin, aim the hose at the fire's base, squeeze the handles, and sweep from side to side slowly to ensure even coverage and extinguish flames

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: pull the pin, aim the hose at the fire's base, squeeze the handles, and sweep from side to side slowly to ensure even coverage and extinguish flames

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