A nurse prepares to administer routine immunizations to a child with hemophilia. By which route should parenteral immunizations be given?
a. Subcutaneous
b. Intramuscular
c. Intravenous
d. Intradermal
a
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The wife of a patient with a cuffed tracheostomy asks why the cuff is inflated intermittently. What is the purpose of the inflated cuff?
a. Prevent regurgitation after meals b. Hold the trachea open until it is completely healed c. Dilate the tracheal opening for passage of secretions d. Prevent aspiration when eating
The first line of defense is innate (natural) immunity. Which is part of that protective mechanism against the external environment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skin and mucous membranes b. Lungs c. Heart d. Tears and saliva e. Natural intestinal and vaginal flora f. Stomach acid
In the context of opioids, identify an advantage of parenteral administration over oral administration.
A. Poor absorption in the alkaline environment of the intestines B. Poor absorption in the acidic environment of the stomach C. Lower bioavailability of injected medications D. Increased metabolism from hepatic drug microsomal metabolizing system
Most cases of lobar pneumonia are caused by:
A. staphylococcus aureus. B. pneumococcus (streptococcus pneumoniae). C. hemophilus influenzae. D. group A beta streptococci.