Remove restraints and asses client every __ hours - 2 hours

Remove restraints and asses client every __ hours - 2 hours Where should restraints be tied to keep them stable and in place? - On the bed frame Fire safety R A C

E - Rescue: Protect and evacuate clients in immediate danger

Alarm: Activate the alarm and report the fire

Contain: Close doors or windows

Extinguish: Use correct fire extinguisher to eliminate the fire

Fire extinguisher use P A S S - Pull Aim 1 / 2

Squeeze Sweep Class A fire extinguisher is used for? (4) - 1. Paper

• Wood
• Cloth
• Trash

Class B fire extinguisher is used for? (2) - 1. Flammable liquids

• Flammable gas

Class C fire extinguisher is used for? - Electrical fires When dealing with radiation, a nurse should wear this to record radiation exposure - Radiation badge Semi-Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated 30 degrees Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 45-60 degrees High Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 90 degrees Indications for Semi-Fowler's position (6) - 1. Gastric feedings

• Head injury
• Post-op cranial surgery
• Increased ICP
• Respiratory illness
• Post-op cataract removal

Indications for Fowler's position (4) - 1. Post-op abdominal surgery

• Bleeding esophageal varices
• Post-op thyroidectomy
• Cataract removal

Indication for High-Fowler's position (5) - 1. Emphysema

• Pneumothorax
• Feeding
• Hiatal hernia
• Insertion of NG tube

Indications for Supine position (1) - 1. Spinal cord injury (no pillow) Indications for Prone position (3) - 1. Post lumbar puncture 6-12 hours

• Post myelogram 12-24 hours
• Post-op tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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