You are taking a temperature with a temporal artery thermometer. How long does it normally take to obtain a temperature using this device?
a. 3 to 4 seconds
b. 1 minute
c. 2 to 3 minutes
d. 5 to 10 minutes
A
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When discussing the use of phenazopyridine the nurse will tell the patient that
A) she must come to the outpatient clinic each day for intravenous administration. B) the drug is available only by prescription. C) the drug relieves burning during urination but does not kill bacteria. D) the drug carries a high risk of photosensitivity.
When transcribing new orders for sympathomimetic medications prescribed for a geriatric patient, the nurse expects the dosage will be what?
A) The average adult dosage B) Slightly higher than adult dosages C) The lowest possible effective dosage D) Approximately half the normal adult dosage
The nurse points out that covering the mouth and nose with a tissue for a sneeze will reduce the probability of infection being spread by the _____ route
a. droplet b. airborne c. direct contact d. indirect contact
A client undergoing a colonoscopy tomorrow is receiving preoperative teaching regarding the procedure. Which of the following nursing tasks best describes the explanation of the procedure and the associated risks and benefits?
A) Ascertaining the client's privacy B) Acquiring informed consent C) Encouraging the client to be self-determined D) Acting in a beneficent manner