When giving pills that are controlled substances, you must also record: - ANS-On the
controlled substances sheet, the number of pills given.
Which of the following statements about gloves is correct? - ANS-Gloves should be worn for
a specific task, removed, and hands washed.
When administering a teaspoon of medication, you know that a teaspoon is how many
milligrams? - ANS-5ml
Upon entering a room with a medication, you find that the client is not there, you should: -
ANS-return to the medication cart or room and follow agency policy.
Which statement about hand hygiene is TRUE? - ANS-Hand hygiene is the first and most
important action to protect clients from new germs.
Adhering to the HIPAA guileless means that you can duchess client information with: -
ANS-caregivers who are providing direct care to the client and need to know.
When administering ear drops to an adult, to help the drops go into the ear canal, the ear
should be: - ANS-gently pulled up and back.
When administering eye drops, the drops are administered: - ANS-into the inside corner of
the upper eyelid.
Since teamwork is valued, it is okay for you to document a education given by your co-
worker. - ANS-True
When giving an oral medication to a child 14-months old, you should - ANS-Using an oral
syringe for a liquid form of the medication, slowly squeeze in small amounts of medication
between teeth and cheek of the child's mouth to keep them from choking.
If a medication error is made, you should: - ANS-report the error immediately to your
agency supervisor.
When administering ear drops to a child, to help the drops go into the ear canal, the ear
should be: - ANS-gently pulled down and back
Topical medications should be - ANS-applied with an applicator or while wearing gloves
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