A resident is vomiting.You need to do which of the following?
A) Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
B) Offer the person a carbonated beverage.
C) Prevent aspiration by lying the person flat on his bed.
D) Dispose of vomitus immediately in the trash can.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Following Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is necessary to prevent the spread of infection to the caregiver and other residents. The other options are not appropriate for managing vomiting in a resident. Carbonated beverages can worsen nausea, lying the resident flat can increase the risk of aspiration, and disposing of vomit in the trash can without proper precautions can spread infection.

A Resident Is Vomiting