What would the nurse identify as the primary purpose for the administration of intravenous (IV) crystalloid fluids in the patient with hypovolemic shock?
A) Decrease myocardial oxygen demand.
B) Maximize oxygen-carrying capability.
C) Increase capillary permeability.
D) Restore circulating volume.
D
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Which of the following statements best captures an aspect of the neural control of sexual function?
A) The sensory system contained in the testes communicates with the spinal cord by way of afferent pathways. B) Perineal stimulation transmits signals to the thalamus and hypothalamus. C) The spinal cord plays a central role, with the limbic system and cerebral cortex also contributing. D) Sympathetic stimulation causes the shunting of blood resulting in erection, while parasympathetic stimulation results in detumescence.
Vibrations of the tympanic membrane caused by sound waves traveling down the auditory canal are transmitted first to the
a. labyrinth. c. organ of Corti. b. malleus, incus, and stapes. d. perilymph and endolymph.
The nurse has several clients that need routine assessments as well as prescriptions that are due to be administered. A few of the clients do not speak English. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Locate a hospital interpreter. B. Administer the prescriptions. C. Use the family member to interpret the information. D. Perform the assessment and administer the prescriptions.
A patient's health care provider gave her a prescription for her sore throat. The prescription was written using the apothecary system. Which of the following prescription dosages uses the apothecary system?
A. 1 ounce twice daily B. 15 mL three times a day C. 1 g twice daily D. 25 mg three times a day