Question 1
Describe the process of pulling medication out of a vial
CORRECT 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
Question 2
What type of liquid should nurses use when reconstituting a powder medication?
CORRECT ANSWER
Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for reconstituting
Question 3
Can the nurse document a medication as "given" without witnessing the medication get
swallowed?
CORRECT ANSWER
NO. Only document the medication as given after witnessing the patient swallow it.
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,Question 4
Should the nurse wake up a sleeping patient to administer medication?
CORRECT ANSWER
Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
If the medication is PRN, NO.
Question 5
Describe the Z-track method
CORRECT 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
Question 6
What is the orange needle?
CORRECT ANSWER
For insulin only
Question 7
What is the most common injection site for older patients?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ventrogluteal
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, Question 8
What is the most common injection site for pediatrics?
CORRECT ANSWER
Vastus laterialis
Question 9
What is the maximum volume of fluid for deltoid injections?
CORRECT ANSWER
1mL
Question 10
What should the nurse do if the order is for 1.5mL deltoid? (1mL is the max)
CORRECT ANSWER
Split the dosage
Question 11
What type of pill can be split?
CORRECT ANSWER
Split pills
Question 12
How should the nurse teach the patient to use a nasal spray?
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Describe the process of pulling medication out of a vial
CORRECT 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
Question 2
What type of liquid should nurses use when reconstituting a powder medication?
CORRECT ANSWER
Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for reconstituting
Question 3
Can the nurse document a medication as "given" without witnessing the medication get
swallowed?
CORRECT ANSWER
NO. Only document the medication as given after witnessing the patient swallow it.
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,Question 4
Should the nurse wake up a sleeping patient to administer medication?
CORRECT ANSWER
Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
If the medication is PRN, NO.
Question 5
Describe the Z-track method
CORRECT 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
Question 6
What is the orange needle?
CORRECT ANSWER
For insulin only
Question 7
What is the most common injection site for older patients?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ventrogluteal
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, Question 8
What is the most common injection site for pediatrics?
CORRECT ANSWER
Vastus laterialis
Question 9
What is the maximum volume of fluid for deltoid injections?
CORRECT ANSWER
1mL
Question 10
What should the nurse do if the order is for 1.5mL deltoid? (1mL is the max)
CORRECT ANSWER
Split the dosage
Question 11
What type of pill can be split?
CORRECT ANSWER
Split pills
Question 12
How should the nurse teach the patient to use a nasal spray?
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