Techniques used in Drug Administration Test Questions and Answers
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Course
Nursing pharmacology
Institution
Nursing Pharmacology
The nurse is aware that a needle used for medication administration always has a slanted end called a bevel. The nurse is able to determine that which reason for a bevel on the tip of a needle is least likely? - AnswewrsThe bevel is visible assurance to the nurse that the needle is sharp.
The nurs...
Techniques for Drug Administration Study Questions and Answers.
The nurse is aware that a needle used for medication administration always has a slanted end called a
bevel. The nurse is able to determine that which reason for a bevel on the tip of a needle is least likely? -
AnswewrsThe bevel is visible assurance to the nurse that the needle is sharp.
The nurse manager emphasizes medication safety techniques with the nursing staff. For which reason
does the nurse manager focus on injectable medications? - AnswewrsThe medication is immediately
irretrievable.
The nurse understands that parenteral drugs cause a faster medication response than oral drugs. Using
anatomy and physiology knowledge, the nurse understands which reason for the different responses? -
AnswewrsParenteral drugs bypass the portal circulation.
The nurse works in an office where allergy testing occurs frequently. The nurse uses the intradermal
injection skill to perform the testing. Which action does the nurse take if a drop of blood leaks from the
puncture site when the needle is withdrawn? - AnswewrsTouches an alcohol swab or dry cotton ball to
the blood to absorb it.
The nurse is preparing to administer an anticoagulant to a patient by a subcutaneous (subcut) injection.
Which action is important for the nurse to perform? - AnswewrsPinch up tissue 3 in. from the umbilicus.
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a patient. The prescription states that 1 mL of 10,000
units/mL heparin is to be administered subcutaneously (subcut). Which action by the nurse is incorrect?
- AnswewrsGently massage the area after the injection.
The nurse is very conscientious about administering IM medications with the least amount of discomfort
and trauma to the patient. Which patient represents the biggest challenge to the nurse's goals? -
AnswewrsThe obese patient.
The nurse is providing care for a patient and receives an order to administer a subcutaneous (subcut)
medication to the patient. Which actions will the nurse take prior to administering the medication?
Select all that apply. - Answewrs-Review the patient\"s age and size.
-Determine the volume of medication to be drawn up.
-Recall the amount of subcutaneous tissue at the site.
-Select the appropriate gauge and length of needle.
The nurse is providing care for a number of patients in an acute care facility. When preparing to pass
medications, the nurse must be aware of the many factors related to medication administration. Which
actions will directly affect the safety of the patients receiving medications? Select all that apply. -
Answewrs-Ascertain if the prescribed medication is compatible with the patient\"s other medications.
-Determine if the patient is allergic to the prescribed medication.
The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous (subcut) injection. The nurse understands that
which factors impact the decision for a subcut medication? Select all that apply. - Answewrs-The need
for slow and continuous absorption of the prescribed medication.
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