Question

A nurs is applying wrist restrains to a client who is confused and attempting to pull out a chest tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse taking when using restraints?

a. Ensure that 1 finger breadth of space is b/w the client's wrist and the restrains
the restrains to the side rails
the restrains to check integrity of the skin every 4hr
d. tie the restrains using a quick release knot

Answer 1

To create a gauge pressure of 4.00 cm water with an effective squeezing area of 50.0 cm², a force of approximately 1961.33 N is required.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question is related to applying a force to a balloon in order to create a gauge pressure to assist an unconscious person's breathing. To calculate the force necessary to create a gauge pressure of 4.00 cm water on a balloon with an effective squeezing area of 50.0 cm², we need to use the pressure formula:

P = F/A,

where P is the pressure, F is the force, and A is the area.

First, convert 4.00 cm water into pascals (Pa). The conversion factor is:

1 cm water = 98.0665 Pa,

therefore:

4.00 cm water × 98.0665 Pa/cm water = 392.266 Pa.

Now, solve for F using the rearranged pressure formula:

F = P × A,

Plugging in the pressure and area:

F = 392.266 Pa × 50.0 cm² = 392.266 Pa × (50.0 × 10^-4 m²) = 1961.33 N.

The force required is therefore approximately 1961.33 N (Newton).