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NSE 211 FInal Exam Review |
comprehensive Q&A for certification
Success
What does braden scare evaluate?-correct-answer-- sensory perception
- moisture
- activity lvls
- mobility
- nutrition
- friction & shear
What are the 10 Rights of Medication Administration-correct-answer-1) right
medication
2) right dose
3) right patient
4) right route
5) right time & frequency
6) right documentation
7) right reason
8) right to refuse
9) right patient education
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10) right evaluation
calculation formula-correct-answer-DO/DH x AH = x
what is the benefit of IM medications?-correct-answer-provides faster medication
absorption than the SC route b/c the muscle area has *greater vascularity* > SC &
ID
do not touch which parts of syringe?-correct-answer-tip, and plunger
3 parts of a needle-correct-answer-hub, shaft, bevel
what size needle for IM injections?-correct-answer-2.5-3.8 cm
what size needle for SC injections?-correct-answer-1-1.6 cm
blunt fill needle is used for-correct-answer-vial withdrawal
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blunt filter needle is used for-correct-answer-ampoule withdrawal for IV bags &
luer-activated valves
how to perform the one hand scoop technique-correct-answer-1) place cap on
flat surface, and remove hand from cap
2) w/ one hand, hold syringe & use needle to "scoop up" the cap
3) when cap covers needle completely, use other hand to secure cap from the
bottom.
ampules-correct-answer-contain single doses of medication in a liquid. made up
of glass w/ a constricted neck that *must be snapped off to access the
medication*
why do we aspirate an ampule and vial?-correct-answer-aspiration of medication
is done to *prevent small glass fragments, and particles* from entering the
syringe
single dose vial-correct-answer-- vial = single dose or multidose container w/ a
rubber seal @ the top.
- it's metal cap protects the seal until its ready to be used.
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- vials contain liquid or dry forms of medications
what makes a vial difference from an ampule?-correct-answer-vial is a *closed
system*. air must be injected into the vial to allow easy withdrawal. failure to
inject air makes it difficult.
how to prepare a vial powder dose?-correct-answer-- draw up amount of diluents
or solvent
- inject diluent into vial as if you're injecting air
- withdraw needle & gently roll vial b/w hands to dissolve meds
- reinsert needle
- *when mixing multidose vials, make a label w/ date and time of mixing +
indicates concentration of medication!!*
- multidose vials may need refrigeration
intake > output-correct-answer-positive balance
intake = output-correct-answer-even/neutral balance
NSE 211 FInal Exam Review |
comprehensive Q&A for certification
Success
What does braden scare evaluate?-correct-answer-- sensory perception
- moisture
- activity lvls
- mobility
- nutrition
- friction & shear
What are the 10 Rights of Medication Administration-correct-answer-1) right
medication
2) right dose
3) right patient
4) right route
5) right time & frequency
6) right documentation
7) right reason
8) right to refuse
9) right patient education
,2|Page
10) right evaluation
calculation formula-correct-answer-DO/DH x AH = x
what is the benefit of IM medications?-correct-answer-provides faster medication
absorption than the SC route b/c the muscle area has *greater vascularity* > SC &
ID
do not touch which parts of syringe?-correct-answer-tip, and plunger
3 parts of a needle-correct-answer-hub, shaft, bevel
what size needle for IM injections?-correct-answer-2.5-3.8 cm
what size needle for SC injections?-correct-answer-1-1.6 cm
blunt fill needle is used for-correct-answer-vial withdrawal
,3|Page
blunt filter needle is used for-correct-answer-ampoule withdrawal for IV bags &
luer-activated valves
how to perform the one hand scoop technique-correct-answer-1) place cap on
flat surface, and remove hand from cap
2) w/ one hand, hold syringe & use needle to "scoop up" the cap
3) when cap covers needle completely, use other hand to secure cap from the
bottom.
ampules-correct-answer-contain single doses of medication in a liquid. made up
of glass w/ a constricted neck that *must be snapped off to access the
medication*
why do we aspirate an ampule and vial?-correct-answer-aspiration of medication
is done to *prevent small glass fragments, and particles* from entering the
syringe
single dose vial-correct-answer-- vial = single dose or multidose container w/ a
rubber seal @ the top.
- it's metal cap protects the seal until its ready to be used.
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- vials contain liquid or dry forms of medications
what makes a vial difference from an ampule?-correct-answer-vial is a *closed
system*. air must be injected into the vial to allow easy withdrawal. failure to
inject air makes it difficult.
how to prepare a vial powder dose?-correct-answer-- draw up amount of diluents
or solvent
- inject diluent into vial as if you're injecting air
- withdraw needle & gently roll vial b/w hands to dissolve meds
- reinsert needle
- *when mixing multidose vials, make a label w/ date and time of mixing +
indicates concentration of medication!!*
- multidose vials may need refrigeration
intake > output-correct-answer-positive balance
intake = output-correct-answer-even/neutral balance
