1. When administering the transdermal Avoid areas that have hair.
patch, what must the nurse do? (Select Apply the patch with the trans-
all that apply) parent cover to the outside.
Cleanse the skin area where the
patch will be applied.
Remove old patches prior to ap-
plying a new patch.
Wear gloves when applying the
patch.
2. The nurse is providing education for a To rinse and gargle after use of
patient who has been ordered a steroid the inhaler
metered dose inhaler. What would be im-
portant for the nurse to teach this pa-
tient?
3. To administer eye drops, the nurse Pull down on the lower eyelid and
should instruct the patient to lie or sit place a drop into the lower con-
down with his or her head tilted back. The juctival sac
nurse should then:
4. What is the correct teaching method to Pull the auricle of the ear down
instruct parents on how to administer ear and back
drops to a child?
5. Why would a transdermal patch such as It allows a slow, systemic absorp-
nitroglycerin be ordered for a patient? tion of medication.
6. The patient asks the nurse why gloves "Gloves are worn to prevent me
are being worn during the administra- from absorbing the medication
tion of a transdermal patch. What is the from the transdermal patch."
nurse's best response?
7. The primary care provider has ordered In the left Sims' position
Compazine to be given rectally to a pa-
tient for nausea. In what position should
the patient be placed to administer the
rectal suppository?
8.
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