The nurse instructs a client to use benzocaine to soothe the ...

[SGallaher96]

The nurse instructs a client to use benzocaine to soothe the itching and pain related to an insect bite. Benzocaine is considered to be what type of dermatologic agent?
 
  A) Anesthetic
  B) Pain relief
  C) Soothing
  D) Antiseptic

Question 2

A nurse is to prepare a client for a lumbar puncture. The client asks the purpose of the test to be performed. What should the nurse tell the client is the purpose of the lumber puncture?
 
  A) To determine intracranial pressure
  B) To record the electric potentials of the brain
  C) To determine muscle response to stimulation
  D) To determine the status of the respiratory system

[Kingjoffery]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Anesthetics are sprays, lotions, or creams used for pruritus (itching) and pain from wounds, minor burns, prickly heat, chickenpox, insect bites, and sunburn. Pain relief drugs are lotions and solutions that provide temporary pain relief, soothing emollients relieve itching and aid in healing mild skin irritations, and antiseptics are germicidal agents.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
A lumbar puncture or spinal tap is performed to determine intracranial pressure. An electroencephalogra ph is used to record the electric potentials of the brain. An endoscopy is performed to determine muscle response to stimulation. A spirometry test helps to determine the status of the respiratory system.