PN 4006 Exam Prep with Questions and Answers

PN 4006 Exam Prep with Questions and Answers Which of the following actions must the nurse take in preparing two different medications from two vials? Select one: a. Inject fluid from one vial into the other. b. Uncap the syringe and wipe the needle with an alcohol preparation before inserting into either vial. c. Discard the medication from vial number two if medication from vial number one is pushed into it. d. Insert air into the first vial, but not the second vial. ANSWER c. Discard the medication from vial number two if medication from vial number one is pushed into it. The nurse administers the intramuscular medication of iron by the Z-track method. Why was this method used? Select one: a. To provide faster absorption of the medication b. To reduce discomfort from the needle c. To provide a more even absorption of the drug d. To prevent the drug from irritating sensitive tissue ANSWER d. To prevent the drug from irritating sensitive tissue A client on the medical unit receives regular insulin at 7:00 A.M. The nurse is alert to a possible hypoglycemic reaction by which time? Select one: a. 7:30 A.M. b. 10:00 A.M. c. 4:00 P.M. d. 8:00 P.M. ANSWER b. 10:00 A.M.