The nurse anticipates spermatogenesis will:
A) occur when spermatids stored in the prostate gland are transformed into sperm. B) occur only if the temperature in the testes is 3F higher than body temperature. C) produce sperm that contain 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs. D) begin at puberty under the influence of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
D
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A patient in cardiovascular collapse requires pharmacological interventions involving a rapid drug action and response. What route of administration is most likely appropriate?
A) Intravenous B) Oral C) Rectal D) Topical
A child in traction is having muscle spasms. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) B. Diazepam (Valium) C. Morphine sulfate (Astromorph) D. Oxycodone (Percocet)
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old visually impaired boy. Which of the following interventions promotes the best communication technique prior to beginning the health examination?
A) Show him the stethoscope. B) Describe the examination room. C) Use his name before touching him. D) Allow him to explore the exam room.
A nurse consults a drug manual before giving a medication to an 80-year-old patient. The manual states that older-adult patients are at increased risk for hepatic side effects. Which action by the nurse is correct?
a. Contact the provider to discuss an order for pretreatment laboratory work. b. Ensure that the drug is given in the correct dose at the correct time to minimize the risk of adverse effects. c. Notify the provider that this drug is con-traindicated for this patient. d. Request an order to give the medication intravenously so that the drug does not pass through the liver.