NSC 232 Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers

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NSC 232 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers
a Ans: before

ac Ans: before meals (ante cibum)

ad lib Ans: as desired, freely

bid Ans: twice a day

c Ans: with

cap Ans: capsule

elix Ans: elixir

gtt Ans: drop

h Ans: hour

ID Ans: intradermal

IM Ans: intramuscular

IV Ans: intravenous

IVP Ans: intravenous push

IVPB Ans: intravenous piggyback


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p Ans: after

pc Ans: after meals

po Ans: by mouth

PRN Ans: as needed

Q or q Ans: every

Q1h Ans: every hour

Q4h Ans: every four hours

QID Ans: four times a day

R or r Ans: rectally

s Ans: without

STAT Ans: immediately

tab Ans: tablet

TID Ans: three times a day

hs Ans: hour of sleep (bedtime)

OD Ans: right eye

OS Ans: left eye

OU Ans: both eyes

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QD Ans: everyday

1 G Ans: 1000 mg

1 mg Ans: 1000 mcg

1 kg Ans: 2.2 lbs

1 tsp Ans: 5 mL

1 T Ans: 15 mL

3 tsp

2 T Ans: 1 oz

1 L Ans: 1000 mL

1 kg = Ans: 1000 g

vital signs Ans: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood
pressure

When are vital signs assessed? Ans: - upon entry admission

- pre/post medication administration

- pre/post invasive procedures

- any change in client condition

- pre/post nursing intervention



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