NUR155 / NUR 155 TEST 4 (LATEST ): FOUNDATIONS OF
NURSING – GALEN
Describe the process of pulling medication out of a vial -
Answer-ID the appropriate medication
Scrub the hub of the vial for 30 seconds
Use the appropriate solution if required, according to the label
Push in the same amount of air as liquid
Ensure there is no bubble
Recap the needle
What type of liquid should nurses use when reconstituting a powder medication?
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Answer-Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for reconstituting
Can the nurse document a medication as "given" without witnessing the
medication get swallowed? -
Answer-NO. Only document the medication as given after witnessing the patient
swallow it.
Should the nurse wake up a sleeping patient to administer medication?
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Answer-Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
If the medication is PRN, NO.
Describe the Z-track method -
Answer-Twist the skin OVER or OUT prior to giving the injection.
Pull the needle out after the injection as the tissue goes back to the normal position -
sealing off the injection area
What is the orange needle? -
Answer-For insulin only
What is the most common injection site for older patients? -
Answer-Ventrogluteal
What is the most common injection site for pediatrics? -
Answer-Vastus laterialis
What is the maximum volume of fluid for deltoid injections? -
Answer-1mL
What should the nurse do if the order is for 1.5mL deltoid? (1mL is the max) -
Answer-Split the dosage
What type of pill can be split? -
Answer-Split pills
How should the nurse teach the patient to use a nasal spray? -
, Answer-SNIFF (like you smell flower). Do not snort.
NURSING – GALEN
Describe the process of pulling medication out of a vial -
Answer-ID the appropriate medication
Scrub the hub of the vial for 30 seconds
Use the appropriate solution if required, according to the label
Push in the same amount of air as liquid
Ensure there is no bubble
Recap the needle
What type of liquid should nurses use when reconstituting a powder medication?
-
Answer-Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for reconstituting
Can the nurse document a medication as "given" without witnessing the
medication get swallowed? -
Answer-NO. Only document the medication as given after witnessing the patient
swallow it.
Should the nurse wake up a sleeping patient to administer medication?
-
Answer-Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
If the medication is PRN, NO.
Describe the Z-track method -
Answer-Twist the skin OVER or OUT prior to giving the injection.
Pull the needle out after the injection as the tissue goes back to the normal position -
sealing off the injection area
What is the orange needle? -
Answer-For insulin only
What is the most common injection site for older patients? -
Answer-Ventrogluteal
What is the most common injection site for pediatrics? -
Answer-Vastus laterialis
What is the maximum volume of fluid for deltoid injections? -
Answer-1mL
What should the nurse do if the order is for 1.5mL deltoid? (1mL is the max) -
Answer-Split the dosage
What type of pill can be split? -
Answer-Split pills
How should the nurse teach the patient to use a nasal spray? -
, Answer-SNIFF (like you smell flower). Do not snort.
