The nurse is providing sexual education to a group of high school students. What will the nurse explain is the most effective choice of birth control for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases?
a. Abstain from sex.
b. Use the male condom.
c. Use the female condom.
d. Use the barrier method.
ANS: A
Abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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During a medications management class, the nurse discusses the use of antipsychotic medications to treat psychosis. Which of the following statements indicate how these medications affect neurotransmitter activity?
1. Antipsychotics increase dopamine receptors. 2. Antipsychotics decrease the sensitivity of the receptor sites on the post-synaptic neuron. 3. Antipsychotics increase the amount of dopamine in the post-synaptic neuron. 4. Antipsychotics block dopamine receptors.
During a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics. Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics?
a. Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them. b. Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identify. c. Culture is most clearly reflected in a person's language and behavior. d. Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources.
A patient with heart failure is being discharged. What discharge instruction should the nurse emphasize most?
A) Date and time of next medical appointment B) Dietary alterations to reduce sodium intake C) Structured exercise program D) Maintaining weight within 1 to 2 pounds
The nurse is instructing the mother of an infant diagnosed with otitis media. The mother states, "Why is my child getting recurrent ear infections?" Which assessment question is best?
A) "Do you cover the child's ears when going outdoors?" B) "Do you administer the child's vitamins on a daily basis?" C) "Do have other children with similar symptoms?" D) "Do you allow the infant to hold or prop the bottle during feeding?"