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Nclexrn Flashcards: Safe Use Of Equipment

Study Safe Use Of Equipment in Nclexrn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the correct technique for using a gait belt during assisted ambulation?

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ANSWER

Snug at waist over clothing; hold at sides/back, not by buckle. Offers secure, non-injurious support to assist mobility and prevent falls during walking.

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A 45-year-old postoperative client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine via an infusion pump on a surgical unit. The PCA settings displayed are: demand dose 1 mg, lockout 6 minutes, and a continuous basal rate of 2 mg/hr; the client is opioid-naïve and has a respiratory rate of 10/min. Which action should the nurse take FIRST to ensure equipment safety?
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