HESI PN MATERNITY OB V2 2021
1.Tap the side of the syringe barrel to remove air bubbles.
a. 4, 1, 5, 3, 6, 2
b. 1, 4, 5, 3, 2, 6
c. 4, 5, 3, 1, 2, 6
d. 1, 4, 5, 3, 6, 2
ANS: C
When preparing medication from a vial, the steps are as follows: Firmly and
briskly wipe the surface of the rubber seal with an alcohol swab and allow to
dry; pull back on the plunger to draw an amount of air into the syringe equal to
the volume of medication to be aspirated from the vial; inject air into the
airspace of the vial; invert the vial while keeping firm hold on the syringe and
plunger; fill the syringe with medication; and tap the side of the syringe barrel
carefully to dislodge any air bubbles.
39. A nurse is attempting to administer an oral medication to a child,
but the child refuses to take the medication. A parent is in the room.
Which statement by the nurse to the parent is best?
a. “Please hold your child’s arms down, so I can give the full dose.”
“I will prepare the medication for you and observe if you would like
b. to try to administer the medication.”
“Let’s turn the lights off and give your child a moment to fall asleep
c. before administering the medication.”
“Since your child loves applesauce, let’s add the medication to it, so
d. your child doesn’t resist.”
ANS: B
Children often have difficulties taking medication, but it can be less traumatic for
the child if the parent administers the medication and the nurse supervises.
Another nurse should help restrain a child if needed; the parent acts as a
comforter, not a restrainer. Holding down the child is not the best option because
it may further upset the child. Never administer an oral medication to a sleeping
child. Don’t mix medications into the child’s favorite foods, because the child
might start to refuse the food.
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, 40. An older-adult patient needs an IM injection of antibiotic. Which site is best
for the nurse to use?
a. Deltoid
b. Dorsal gluteal
c. Ventrogluteal
d. Vastus lateralis
ANS: C
The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for all adults, children, and
infants. While the vastus lateralis is a large muscle that could be used it is not
the preferred and safest. The dorsal gluteal site is a location for a subcutaneous
injection, and this patient requires an IM injection. The deltoid is easily
accessible, but this muscle is not well developed and is not the preferred site.
41. A nurse is preparing an intravenous IV piggyback infusion. In which order
will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first one?
1. Compare the label of the medication with the medication administration
record at the patient’s bedside.
2. Connect the tubing of the piggyback infusion to the appropriate connector onthe
upper Y-port.
3. Hang the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag.
4. Clean the main IV line port with an antiseptic swab.
5. Connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag.
6. Regulate flow.
a. 5, 2, 1, 4, 3, 6
b. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4, 6
c. 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6
d. 1, 5, 3, 4, 2, 6
ANS: D
When preparing and administering IV piggybacks, use the following steps:
Compare the label of medication with the medication administration record at
the patient’s bedside; connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag; hang
the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag; clean
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1.Tap the side of the syringe barrel to remove air bubbles.
a. 4, 1, 5, 3, 6, 2
b. 1, 4, 5, 3, 2, 6
c. 4, 5, 3, 1, 2, 6
d. 1, 4, 5, 3, 6, 2
ANS: C
When preparing medication from a vial, the steps are as follows: Firmly and
briskly wipe the surface of the rubber seal with an alcohol swab and allow to
dry; pull back on the plunger to draw an amount of air into the syringe equal to
the volume of medication to be aspirated from the vial; inject air into the
airspace of the vial; invert the vial while keeping firm hold on the syringe and
plunger; fill the syringe with medication; and tap the side of the syringe barrel
carefully to dislodge any air bubbles.
39. A nurse is attempting to administer an oral medication to a child,
but the child refuses to take the medication. A parent is in the room.
Which statement by the nurse to the parent is best?
a. “Please hold your child’s arms down, so I can give the full dose.”
“I will prepare the medication for you and observe if you would like
b. to try to administer the medication.”
“Let’s turn the lights off and give your child a moment to fall asleep
c. before administering the medication.”
“Since your child loves applesauce, let’s add the medication to it, so
d. your child doesn’t resist.”
ANS: B
Children often have difficulties taking medication, but it can be less traumatic for
the child if the parent administers the medication and the nurse supervises.
Another nurse should help restrain a child if needed; the parent acts as a
comforter, not a restrainer. Holding down the child is not the best option because
it may further upset the child. Never administer an oral medication to a sleeping
child. Don’t mix medications into the child’s favorite foods, because the child
might start to refuse the food.
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, 40. An older-adult patient needs an IM injection of antibiotic. Which site is best
for the nurse to use?
a. Deltoid
b. Dorsal gluteal
c. Ventrogluteal
d. Vastus lateralis
ANS: C
The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for all adults, children, and
infants. While the vastus lateralis is a large muscle that could be used it is not
the preferred and safest. The dorsal gluteal site is a location for a subcutaneous
injection, and this patient requires an IM injection. The deltoid is easily
accessible, but this muscle is not well developed and is not the preferred site.
41. A nurse is preparing an intravenous IV piggyback infusion. In which order
will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first one?
1. Compare the label of the medication with the medication administration
record at the patient’s bedside.
2. Connect the tubing of the piggyback infusion to the appropriate connector onthe
upper Y-port.
3. Hang the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag.
4. Clean the main IV line port with an antiseptic swab.
5. Connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag.
6. Regulate flow.
a. 5, 2, 1, 4, 3, 6
b. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4, 6
c. 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6
d. 1, 5, 3, 4, 2, 6
ANS: D
When preparing and administering IV piggybacks, use the following steps:
Compare the label of medication with the medication administration record at
the patient’s bedside; connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag; hang
the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag; clean
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