Question

which of the following measures will help to prevent burns? ch:20
○ leaving smoking materials at the bedside.
○ turning on the hot water first and then the cold water.
○ checking bathwater temperature before the client gets into the tub.
○ allowing the use of space heaters.

question 9
2 pts
a client who is receiving continuous oxygen wants to smoke a cigarette. which of the following statements is correct? ch:20
○ the client can smoke after the support worker closes the door to the room.
○ the client can smoke after the support worker turns off the oxygen.
○ the client should be taken to a smoking area.
○ smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used.

Explanation:

First Question (Preventing Burns)

• Leaving smoking materials at bedside increases fire/burn risk, so this is incorrect.
• Turning on hot water first can lead to scalding (higher temp initially), so incorrect.
• Checking bathwater temperature before client enters tub ensures it's safe (not too hot), preventing burns. This is correct.
• Allowing space heaters can cause burns if mishandled, so incorrect.

• Smoking near oxygen (even with door closed or oxygen off temporarily) is extremely dangerous due to fire risk (oxygen supports combustion).
• Taking to a smoking area while on oxygen is still unsafe.
• Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is used as it’s a major fire hazard.

Answer:

Checking bathwater temperature before the client gets into the tub.

Question 9 (Oxygen and Smoking)