NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing
Test 4
Question:
Patient has suction attached to NG/ OG tube but you need to administrate medication . What do you need to do?
Answer:
Unclamp the OG tube and clamp after administration of medication
Wait 30-45 minutes to put ...
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Test 4 Question: Patient has suction attached to NG/ OG tube but you need to administrate medication . What do you need to do ? Answer: Unclamp the OG tube and clamp after administration of medication Wait 30 -45 minutes to put suction back on Question: What to do if you need to give obese patient an injection? Answer: Get a bigger needle, ask last sight of injection, know what syringe size you need Question: As you age what happens with absorption and secretion Answer: As you age your body can absorb or secrete as well Question: What to do when you need to give medication through NG tube but there is an ongoing feeding? Answer: Stop the feeding, flush the tube, crush the medication and flush the tube again Question: base solution for mixing medications Answer: Isotonic solution; normal saline Question: Nursing assessment n location for IM injection Answer: Z- track method Question: where to give patient injection who is Elderly or anorexic Answer: SQ upper ventrodorsal gluteal area ~45 degree Question: What to do when you h ave to administer a big pill Answer: Crush the pull if possible and add to a food like applesauce, pudding, or ice cream Question : How to administer rectal medication Answer: Have patient lay in left lateral Sims position and hold medication 15 to 45 minutes or until patient has to defecate Instruct to breathe through mouth and relax Question: How to administer topical medication Answer: Wear gloves, clean skin before admini stering, and don't apply over open wounds
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