NURSING 223 FINAL EXAM / ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE SOLUTION) NEWEST
2025/2026
Terms in this set (78)
1. A nurse instructs a client 3 - Disperses the medication over the eyeballs: Closing the
to close the eyes gently after eyes moves the medication over the conjunctiva an eyeball
administration of eyedrops. and helps ensure an even distribution of medication
Which rationale for this
instruction should the nurse
explain to the client?
1. How often should
docusate sodium 100
milligrams PO bid be given?
1. A nurse is preparing to - 1 - instilling an accurate amount of dilutant into the vial :
reconstitute a medication in The required amount of the dilutant must be followed
a multiple dose vial. Which is exactly in a multiple dose formulation to ensure accurate
the most essential step in dosage preparation. The diluted for a single dose
the preparation of this formulation also must be measured exactly so the
medication? medication is diluted enough not to injure body tissues.
- 4 - 90 degree angle of insertion : 1/2 inch length needle
inserted at 90 degree angle will ensure that the heparin
is inserted into the subcutaneous tissue.
,1. A home care nurse - 3 - insert the Suppository while the client bears
observes the spouse of a down : Bearing down increases intra- abdominal
client inserting a rectal
pressure which impedes the insertion of the
Suppository into the client.
Which behavior indicates Suppository. The client should be instructed to relax and
that the nurse must provide breathe deeply and slowly while the Suppository is inserted.
further teaching about the
Suppository administration?
1. A Primary Health care - 4 - dorsogluteal : The dorsogluteal site has the highest
provider prescribes a risk for injury because of the close proximity or the sciatic
medication that must be Nerve, blood vessel, and bone.
administered via
intramuscular route Which
side should the nurse
eliminate from consideration
because it has the highest
potential for injury when
administering an
intramuscular injection?
1. Which information about - 2 - is supplied in an ampule : The top of an ampule must
the parenteral medication be snapped off at its neck to access the fluid. A filtered
indicates that the nurse needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the
should use a filtered needle syringe.
when preparing the
medication?
- 2 - 25 gauge needle : Subcutaneous injection should use a
1. What should the nurse use
25 to a 29 gauge needle, which minimizes tissue trauma.
when administering a
The diameter of the needle is referred to as a gauge which
subcutaneous injection?
ranges from 28 (small) to 14 (large).
, 1. When the nurse brings a - 1 - use the Cup to introduce the pill to the client's mouth :
pill to a client, the client is The client needs assistance. Keeping medication in the Cup,
unable to hold the paper rather than touching it with the hands, maintains medical
Cup with the medication. asepsis.
Which should the nurse do?
1. Which route is 1 - intradermal : In intradermal injection is inserted below, not
inappropriate for a topical on top of, the epidermis
medication?
1. A nurse holds a bottle with - 1 - prevent soiling of the label by spilled liquid : Liquid
the label next to the palm of medication may drip down the side of the bottle and soil the
her hand when pouring label, which may interfere with the ability to read the label
liquid medication. Which is accurately.
the rationale for this action?
1. A Primary Health care - 4 - ensure the skin of the surface is dry : Moisture harbors
provider prescribes a microorganisms, and when mixed with the powder it will
medicated powder to be result in a paste like substance. The site should be clean and
applied to a client's lower dry to ensure effective action of the drug.
leg. Which is the most
essential for the nurse to do
when applying the
medicated powder?
- 1 - break the constricted neck using a barrier : A barrier, such
1. A nurse must administer a as commercially manufactured ampule opener, gauze, or an
medication that is supplied alcohol swab, should be used to protect the nurses hands from
in an ampule. Which should broken glass.
the nurse do first to access
the ampule?
AND ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE SOLUTION) NEWEST
2025/2026
Terms in this set (78)
1. A nurse instructs a client 3 - Disperses the medication over the eyeballs: Closing the
to close the eyes gently after eyes moves the medication over the conjunctiva an eyeball
administration of eyedrops. and helps ensure an even distribution of medication
Which rationale for this
instruction should the nurse
explain to the client?
1. How often should
docusate sodium 100
milligrams PO bid be given?
1. A nurse is preparing to - 1 - instilling an accurate amount of dilutant into the vial :
reconstitute a medication in The required amount of the dilutant must be followed
a multiple dose vial. Which is exactly in a multiple dose formulation to ensure accurate
the most essential step in dosage preparation. The diluted for a single dose
the preparation of this formulation also must be measured exactly so the
medication? medication is diluted enough not to injure body tissues.
- 4 - 90 degree angle of insertion : 1/2 inch length needle
inserted at 90 degree angle will ensure that the heparin
is inserted into the subcutaneous tissue.
,1. A home care nurse - 3 - insert the Suppository while the client bears
observes the spouse of a down : Bearing down increases intra- abdominal
client inserting a rectal
pressure which impedes the insertion of the
Suppository into the client.
Which behavior indicates Suppository. The client should be instructed to relax and
that the nurse must provide breathe deeply and slowly while the Suppository is inserted.
further teaching about the
Suppository administration?
1. A Primary Health care - 4 - dorsogluteal : The dorsogluteal site has the highest
provider prescribes a risk for injury because of the close proximity or the sciatic
medication that must be Nerve, blood vessel, and bone.
administered via
intramuscular route Which
side should the nurse
eliminate from consideration
because it has the highest
potential for injury when
administering an
intramuscular injection?
1. Which information about - 2 - is supplied in an ampule : The top of an ampule must
the parenteral medication be snapped off at its neck to access the fluid. A filtered
indicates that the nurse needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the
should use a filtered needle syringe.
when preparing the
medication?
- 2 - 25 gauge needle : Subcutaneous injection should use a
1. What should the nurse use
25 to a 29 gauge needle, which minimizes tissue trauma.
when administering a
The diameter of the needle is referred to as a gauge which
subcutaneous injection?
ranges from 28 (small) to 14 (large).
, 1. When the nurse brings a - 1 - use the Cup to introduce the pill to the client's mouth :
pill to a client, the client is The client needs assistance. Keeping medication in the Cup,
unable to hold the paper rather than touching it with the hands, maintains medical
Cup with the medication. asepsis.
Which should the nurse do?
1. Which route is 1 - intradermal : In intradermal injection is inserted below, not
inappropriate for a topical on top of, the epidermis
medication?
1. A nurse holds a bottle with - 1 - prevent soiling of the label by spilled liquid : Liquid
the label next to the palm of medication may drip down the side of the bottle and soil the
her hand when pouring label, which may interfere with the ability to read the label
liquid medication. Which is accurately.
the rationale for this action?
1. A Primary Health care - 4 - ensure the skin of the surface is dry : Moisture harbors
provider prescribes a microorganisms, and when mixed with the powder it will
medicated powder to be result in a paste like substance. The site should be clean and
applied to a client's lower dry to ensure effective action of the drug.
leg. Which is the most
essential for the nurse to do
when applying the
medicated powder?
- 1 - break the constricted neck using a barrier : A barrier, such
1. A nurse must administer a as commercially manufactured ampule opener, gauze, or an
medication that is supplied alcohol swab, should be used to protect the nurses hands from
in an ampule. Which should broken glass.
the nurse do first to access
the ampule?
