Nurs 120 Exam #2 Questions
When administering eye ointment, why does the nurse pull the lower lid down to expose
the conjunctival sac? - answerallows for better visualization
When administering subcutaneous medication, why does the nurse remove the needle
along the line of insertion? - answer minimizes discomfort
When administering oral medications, why does the nurse wipe the lip of the bottle with
a tissue or paper towel after pouring? - answerprevents contamination
In what forms can oral medications be delivered? Select all that apply. - answer-tablet
-sublingual
-liquid
-powder
-buccal
What is the term for medication delivered by nebulization? - answerInhaled
During the administration of a subcutaneous medication, at what angle should the nurse
insert the needle? - answer45 to 90 degrees
During the administration of a metered-dose inhaler, when should the nurse instruct the
client to rinse her mouth? Select all that apply. - answer-Directly after dose has been
administered for certain medicines
-Directly before dose is administered
Which statements are true about parenteral medications? Select all that apply. -
answer-body absorbs drugs faster and more completely.
-results are predictable.
-Dosage measuring is accurate.
When instilling nose drops, why does the nurse ask the patient to stay in the same
position for 1 to 5 minutes? - answerpromotes better absorption
, When using a volume-control administration set and medication has finished infusing,
why does the nurse add a small amount of the primary IV fluid to the chamber and flush
the tubing? - answerensures delivery of all medication
When using the Z-track method to administer an intramuscular injection, why does the
nurse, with her nondominant hand, displace the skin away from the injection site? -
answerseals in medication
When administering a metered-dose inhaler, why does the nurse ask the patient to rinse
out her mouth and split the fluid out? - answerprevents transfer of bacteria
When administering ear drops, why does the nurse place a cotton ball, or a piece of
one, loosely at the opening of the auditory canal for 15 minutes? - answerprevents
medication leakage
The nurse, Cynthia, has an order to deliver four oral medications to Mrs. Steinhart, an
85-year-old with mild dementia who is in the care center. The facility uses a unit-dose
system, which is not automated. Over-the-counter medications are kept as a stock
supply.
Cynthia recognized two of the four medications because she has given them before, but
she is unfamiliar with the other two prescriptions. What should her next action be? -
answerresearch 2 unknown meds & refresh her knowledge for 2 known meds
Cynthia begins the medication administration process. Which safety protocol should
take place before the medications are removed from the package? Select all that apply.
- answer-confirm medication label w med administration record [MAR]
-check client's allergies
-check expiration date of med
-confirm correct dose
As Cynthia compares the medication with the MAR, she recognizes that one of the
medications is ordered for hs, an abbreviation from the Institute for Safe Medication
Practices list of error-prone abbreviations. What should be the nurse's next action? -
answerconfirm original order for accuracy
Cynthia safely prepares the medication and takes it to Mrs. Steinhart's room. What final
checks need to take place in the client's room? Select all that apply. - answer-2
identifiers
-third confirmation of med
-right pt
When administering eye ointment, why does the nurse pull the lower lid down to expose
the conjunctival sac? - answerallows for better visualization
When administering subcutaneous medication, why does the nurse remove the needle
along the line of insertion? - answer minimizes discomfort
When administering oral medications, why does the nurse wipe the lip of the bottle with
a tissue or paper towel after pouring? - answerprevents contamination
In what forms can oral medications be delivered? Select all that apply. - answer-tablet
-sublingual
-liquid
-powder
-buccal
What is the term for medication delivered by nebulization? - answerInhaled
During the administration of a subcutaneous medication, at what angle should the nurse
insert the needle? - answer45 to 90 degrees
During the administration of a metered-dose inhaler, when should the nurse instruct the
client to rinse her mouth? Select all that apply. - answer-Directly after dose has been
administered for certain medicines
-Directly before dose is administered
Which statements are true about parenteral medications? Select all that apply. -
answer-body absorbs drugs faster and more completely.
-results are predictable.
-Dosage measuring is accurate.
When instilling nose drops, why does the nurse ask the patient to stay in the same
position for 1 to 5 minutes? - answerpromotes better absorption
, When using a volume-control administration set and medication has finished infusing,
why does the nurse add a small amount of the primary IV fluid to the chamber and flush
the tubing? - answerensures delivery of all medication
When using the Z-track method to administer an intramuscular injection, why does the
nurse, with her nondominant hand, displace the skin away from the injection site? -
answerseals in medication
When administering a metered-dose inhaler, why does the nurse ask the patient to rinse
out her mouth and split the fluid out? - answerprevents transfer of bacteria
When administering ear drops, why does the nurse place a cotton ball, or a piece of
one, loosely at the opening of the auditory canal for 15 minutes? - answerprevents
medication leakage
The nurse, Cynthia, has an order to deliver four oral medications to Mrs. Steinhart, an
85-year-old with mild dementia who is in the care center. The facility uses a unit-dose
system, which is not automated. Over-the-counter medications are kept as a stock
supply.
Cynthia recognized two of the four medications because she has given them before, but
she is unfamiliar with the other two prescriptions. What should her next action be? -
answerresearch 2 unknown meds & refresh her knowledge for 2 known meds
Cynthia begins the medication administration process. Which safety protocol should
take place before the medications are removed from the package? Select all that apply.
- answer-confirm medication label w med administration record [MAR]
-check client's allergies
-check expiration date of med
-confirm correct dose
As Cynthia compares the medication with the MAR, she recognizes that one of the
medications is ordered for hs, an abbreviation from the Institute for Safe Medication
Practices list of error-prone abbreviations. What should be the nurse's next action? -
answerconfirm original order for accuracy
Cynthia safely prepares the medication and takes it to Mrs. Steinhart's room. What final
checks need to take place in the client's room? Select all that apply. - answer-2
identifiers
-third confirmation of med
-right pt
