NUR155 GALEN EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS, GRADED A+
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The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Whic
statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of teaching? - ANSWER "I will put
the tablet under my tongue"
Sublingul medications are placed under the tongue where they are absorbed more quickly.
Bloom's Understanding
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for administering
medications by the oral route for this type of patient? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER
Vomitting
Unconsciousness
Intubation
Nothinh that needs to be swallowed should be administered to the unconscious patient due to
the risk of aspiration.
Bloom's Analyzing
The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new medication to the patient. Which
action best demonstrates awareness of safe, skilled nursing practice? - ANSWER Identify the
patient by comparing the patients name and birth date to the medication administration record
(MAR).
, At least two patient identifiers should be used and compared with the armband or MAR.
Bloom's Applying
A patient has been using herbal medications as part of her daily routine. Which actions should
the nurse take? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER Document the herbs as part of the medication
history.
Inform the primary care provider of the findings.
Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medications.
Its important to include the herbal medications that the patient reports using in the medication
history because there is the possibility of interaction amoung herbals and prescribed
medications.
Bloom's Analyzing
A nurse must give 1g of cephalexin, PO, q6hr (x3) days. The supple on hand is 500 mg/caps. How
many capsules should the nurse administer? - ANSWER 2 caps
The health care provider prescribes a transdermal medication. The nurse understands what
feature of the transdermal route? - ANSWER Its absorbed through the skin.
The transdermal route of administration allows release and absorption of the medication
through the skin over time, producing a steady drug level.
Bloom's Understanding.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is unable to hold a cup or spoon. How should the nurse
administer oral medications to the patient? - ANSWER Use a small paper cup to place the pills
into the patients mouth.
ANSWERS, GRADED A+
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revisions Exams and Academics assistance.
The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Whic
statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of teaching? - ANSWER "I will put
the tablet under my tongue"
Sublingul medications are placed under the tongue where they are absorbed more quickly.
Bloom's Understanding
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for administering
medications by the oral route for this type of patient? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER
Vomitting
Unconsciousness
Intubation
Nothinh that needs to be swallowed should be administered to the unconscious patient due to
the risk of aspiration.
Bloom's Analyzing
The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new medication to the patient. Which
action best demonstrates awareness of safe, skilled nursing practice? - ANSWER Identify the
patient by comparing the patients name and birth date to the medication administration record
(MAR).
, At least two patient identifiers should be used and compared with the armband or MAR.
Bloom's Applying
A patient has been using herbal medications as part of her daily routine. Which actions should
the nurse take? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER Document the herbs as part of the medication
history.
Inform the primary care provider of the findings.
Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medications.
Its important to include the herbal medications that the patient reports using in the medication
history because there is the possibility of interaction amoung herbals and prescribed
medications.
Bloom's Analyzing
A nurse must give 1g of cephalexin, PO, q6hr (x3) days. The supple on hand is 500 mg/caps. How
many capsules should the nurse administer? - ANSWER 2 caps
The health care provider prescribes a transdermal medication. The nurse understands what
feature of the transdermal route? - ANSWER Its absorbed through the skin.
The transdermal route of administration allows release and absorption of the medication
through the skin over time, producing a steady drug level.
Bloom's Understanding.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is unable to hold a cup or spoon. How should the nurse
administer oral medications to the patient? - ANSWER Use a small paper cup to place the pills
into the patients mouth.
