Which route of administration that is applied directly to the skin delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
A) Lotion
B) Ointment
C) Transdermal
D) Cream
C
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Which one of the following statements about the umbilical cord is true?
A) It connects the placenta and uterus. B) It detoxifies blood before delivery to the baby. C) It contains one vein and two arteries. D) It produces hormones for the baby.
Which disease is associated with a parasite that can be potentially transmitted by blood transfusion?
a. Cruetzfeld-Jakob disease b. Lyme disease c. Malaria d. Syphilis
What is the primary indication for tracheal suctioning?
a. Presence of pneumonia b. Presence of atelectasis c. Ineffective coughing d. Retention of secretions
An elderly patient sees you enter the room and grows angry. "I don't want some intern with no experience drawing my blood. The last time I was here, the kid did such a horrible job that they had to call in his supervisor and we had to sign forms. You're not going to put me through that again! I want your boss to draw my blood." How should you respond to this patient's request?
A. Try to calm the patient by saying you have never been involved in a liability suit. B. Tell that patient that your training was very thorough and your knowledge is more current than that of your boss. C. Ignore the patient's request. This patient needs to move past a bad experience. D. Smile nicely and go find someone more experienced.