In which of the following situations would the paramedic MOST likely administer a drug via the rectal route?
A) Seizure termination
B) Acute renal failure
C) Respiratory failure
D) Anaphylactic shock
Answer: A) Seizure termination
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The mother of a 7-month-old states, "The baby is eating food now. Should I give him regular milk, too?" What is the nurse's best response?
a. "You should give the baby low-fat milk." b. "Try the milk. See if he has any digestive problems." c. "Continue breast milk or iron-fortified formula until 1 year of age." d. "At this age, infants can tolerate lactose-free or soy-based milk."
A gerontologic nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has a diagnosis of pneumonia. What age-related change increases older adults' susceptibility to respiratory infections?
A) Atrophy of the thymus B) Bronchial stenosis C) Impaired ciliary action D) Decreased diaphragmatic muscle tone
Which statement is true of gender identity?
A) It is the opposite of biologic identity. B) It may be the same as or different from biologic identity. C) It is determined by male (XY) or female (XX) chromosomes. D) It guides one's gender role behavior as male or female.
During the initial prenatal visit, the nurse assesses the history of the father of the child for: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Stability of living conditions. 2. ABO and Rh type. 3. Significant health problems. 4. Nutritional history. 5. Previous or present use of tobacco.