Fundamental Nursing Skills And Concepts

Chapter 32: Oral Medications Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition, Timby MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse administering a nasal medication via an atomizer bottle should: a. leave the other nostril open while giving the medication. b. have the patient squeeze the bottle while inhaling. c. have the patient sit up straight. d. have the patient tilt the head forward. ANS: B The proper procedure for using an atomizer bottle is to have the head hyperextended, holding on...

Chapter 33: Topical and Inhalant Medications Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition, Timby MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse checking the MAR finds that an order for an antibiotic is now 8 days old. The nurse should: a. check the medications, performing three medication checks. b. give the ordered medication. c. contact the physician for a new order. d. give the medication, then notify the physician. ANS: C The nurse contacts the physician for a new order. Antibiotic...

Chapter 34: Parenteral Medications Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition, Timby MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has a medication order for iron dextran (Imferon) to be given using the Z-track technique. The rationale for using this method is to: a. avoid medication irritation. b. avoid tissue scarring. c. cause less painful method. d. protect the sciatic nerve. ANS: A Z-track technique should be used with injection of this medication, because it creates a slanted n...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse irrigating a patients indwelling urinary catheter should instill normal saline as ordered, and then: a. unclamp the tubing and lower the collection bag. b. massage the patients bladder. c. ask the patient to take a deep breath and hold it. d. keep the tubing clamped for 30 to 45 minutes. ANS: A Immediately after irrigating a urinary catheter, the tubing should be unclamped and the collection bag lowered below the level of the bladder for proper drainage...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who will begin a bowel training program. An intervention this program does not include is: a. regularly scheduled time for toileting. b. fluid intake of at least 2500 mL daily. c. use of a suppository. d. use of an enema. ANS: D Enemas and stronger laxatives are not considered a part of the program. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: m 579, Box 30-3 OBJ: Theory #2 TOP: Bowel Training KEY: Nursing Proce...