NURS 202 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
occult blood - CORRECT ANSWER -hidden blood
STAT order - CORRECT ANSWER -immediately and only once
When communicating a medication order, the nurse must.... - CORRECT ANSWER -
question any order that is unusual
15 mL = how many tbsp? - CORRECT ANSWER -1 tablespoon
Why can't certain medications be abbreviated? - CORRECT ANSWER -It can cause a
medication administration error
For certain medications (like blood or insulin), you must have... - CORRECT ANSWER -
another nurse check the dosages
Second medication check - CORRECT ANSWER -When preparing medication (pouring,
drawing up, etc) look at the medication label and check against the MAR
Right Dose - CORRECT ANSWER -- dose ordered is appropriate for client
-question large quantities
-know usual dosage range
-question dosages outside of normal range
Right Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER --Some medications require specific
assessments prior to administration
-Medication orders may include specific parameters for administration
, When delegating oral medication administration, the UAP should know that they must.... -
CORRECT ANSWER -notify the nurse if something is wrong
Administering CRUSHED meds by NG tube - CORRECT ANSWER --dissolve in at least
30 mL of warm sterile water
-Cold liquids may cause discomfort
-Some medications are mixed with liquids other than sterile water to maximize dissolution, so
check with pharmacy!!!!
Administering meds via NG tube with syringe - CORRECT ANSWER --Remove plunger
from syringe and connect syringe to a pinched or kinked tube (pinching tube prevents excess air
from entering stomach and causing distention)
NG med administration: Pour medication into syringe and... - CORRECT ANSWER -
allow to flow by gravity into feeding tube
If you are administering multiple medications through NG tube... - CORRECT
ANSWER -administer each one separately and flush with at least 15-20mL of tap water
between each medication (5mL for children)
When injecting fluid in an intradermal injection.... - CORRECT ANSWER -insert the tip
of the needle far enough to place the bevel through the epidermis into the dermis. The outline of
the bevel should be visible under the skin surface
Which site is safest for an intramuscular injection? - CORRECT ANSWER -ventrogluteal
Intramuscular injection: z-track technique - CORRECT ANSWER -Hold the barrel of the
syringe steady with your nondominant hand and aspirate by pulling back on the plunger with
your dominant hand. Aspirate for 5-10 seconds -- NEED TO SEE BLOOD TO KNOW YOU
ARE IN A VESSEL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
occult blood - CORRECT ANSWER -hidden blood
STAT order - CORRECT ANSWER -immediately and only once
When communicating a medication order, the nurse must.... - CORRECT ANSWER -
question any order that is unusual
15 mL = how many tbsp? - CORRECT ANSWER -1 tablespoon
Why can't certain medications be abbreviated? - CORRECT ANSWER -It can cause a
medication administration error
For certain medications (like blood or insulin), you must have... - CORRECT ANSWER -
another nurse check the dosages
Second medication check - CORRECT ANSWER -When preparing medication (pouring,
drawing up, etc) look at the medication label and check against the MAR
Right Dose - CORRECT ANSWER -- dose ordered is appropriate for client
-question large quantities
-know usual dosage range
-question dosages outside of normal range
Right Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER --Some medications require specific
assessments prior to administration
-Medication orders may include specific parameters for administration
, When delegating oral medication administration, the UAP should know that they must.... -
CORRECT ANSWER -notify the nurse if something is wrong
Administering CRUSHED meds by NG tube - CORRECT ANSWER --dissolve in at least
30 mL of warm sterile water
-Cold liquids may cause discomfort
-Some medications are mixed with liquids other than sterile water to maximize dissolution, so
check with pharmacy!!!!
Administering meds via NG tube with syringe - CORRECT ANSWER --Remove plunger
from syringe and connect syringe to a pinched or kinked tube (pinching tube prevents excess air
from entering stomach and causing distention)
NG med administration: Pour medication into syringe and... - CORRECT ANSWER -
allow to flow by gravity into feeding tube
If you are administering multiple medications through NG tube... - CORRECT
ANSWER -administer each one separately and flush with at least 15-20mL of tap water
between each medication (5mL for children)
When injecting fluid in an intradermal injection.... - CORRECT ANSWER -insert the tip
of the needle far enough to place the bevel through the epidermis into the dermis. The outline of
the bevel should be visible under the skin surface
Which site is safest for an intramuscular injection? - CORRECT ANSWER -ventrogluteal
Intramuscular injection: z-track technique - CORRECT ANSWER -Hold the barrel of the
syringe steady with your nondominant hand and aspirate by pulling back on the plunger with
your dominant hand. Aspirate for 5-10 seconds -- NEED TO SEE BLOOD TO KNOW YOU
ARE IN A VESSEL
