VNSG 1423 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
Answers
Protect patients from injury by assessing & controlling
the bathwater temperature.
Especially important for elderly &others patients
with reduced sensation
Locate the site for deltoid injection.
2-3 finger widths below the acromion process, axilla as lower landmark
Asepsis (making bed) III
rational to prevent skin breakdown and infection
Wrinkles left in linen can pose a potential in immobilized/debilitated(=weaken) patients.
Asepsis (making bed) IV
· never leave patient on soiled linen.
=> ð it contribute to physical issues
=> ð the psychological implications.
Locate the site for the Vastus Lateralis
Greater trochanter, lateral femoral condyle and administer in middle third.
Locate the site for the Rectus femoris
,Anterior superior iliac spine and the patella with administration in the middle third.
Location of Ventrogluteal injection site.
Greater trochanter,
first finger toward the anterior superior iliac spine and fingers pointed upward toward the iliac
crest.
Inches for rectal suppository in an adult
4 inches
Inches for rectal suppository in a child
2 inches
Length of time for patient to hold breath after inhaler.
10 seconds
Area in eye where pressure is applied for 30-60 seconds.
Nasolacrimal duct
The purpose of applying pressure to the nasolacrimal duct.
To prevent systemic absorption of medication.
Contraindications to
rectal suppository.
Rectal Bleeding,
prostate(전립선) perineal surgery,
,fecal impaction,
rectal prolapse(직장탈)
low platelet count,
lack of consent, diarrhea.
Example of
a systemic effect of a suppository.
Anti-pyretic
as in Tylenol.
Example of
a local effect from a suppository.
Dulcolax (bisacodyl)
for constipation.
Distance for a vaginal suppository.
3-4 inches
Distance for a vaginal cream
2-3 inches
Maximum amount for
an IM (intramuscular) injection.
3mL
, Maximum amount for
an IM injection in the deltoid.
in the DELTOID 1mL
Maximum amount for
a subcutaneous injection.
SQ : 1mL
Degree of angle for IM injections.
90 degrees
Degree of angle for SQ injections for one inch.
45 degrees
Degree of angle for SQ injections for two inches or more.
90 degrees
Which subcutaneous injection site has the greatest absorption?
Abdomen
Why is the dorsogluteal
no longer used?
Risk of damage to the sciatic nerve.
Identify factors that increase the rate of absorption of a topical patch?
Answers
Protect patients from injury by assessing & controlling
the bathwater temperature.
Especially important for elderly &others patients
with reduced sensation
Locate the site for deltoid injection.
2-3 finger widths below the acromion process, axilla as lower landmark
Asepsis (making bed) III
rational to prevent skin breakdown and infection
Wrinkles left in linen can pose a potential in immobilized/debilitated(=weaken) patients.
Asepsis (making bed) IV
· never leave patient on soiled linen.
=> ð it contribute to physical issues
=> ð the psychological implications.
Locate the site for the Vastus Lateralis
Greater trochanter, lateral femoral condyle and administer in middle third.
Locate the site for the Rectus femoris
,Anterior superior iliac spine and the patella with administration in the middle third.
Location of Ventrogluteal injection site.
Greater trochanter,
first finger toward the anterior superior iliac spine and fingers pointed upward toward the iliac
crest.
Inches for rectal suppository in an adult
4 inches
Inches for rectal suppository in a child
2 inches
Length of time for patient to hold breath after inhaler.
10 seconds
Area in eye where pressure is applied for 30-60 seconds.
Nasolacrimal duct
The purpose of applying pressure to the nasolacrimal duct.
To prevent systemic absorption of medication.
Contraindications to
rectal suppository.
Rectal Bleeding,
prostate(전립선) perineal surgery,
,fecal impaction,
rectal prolapse(직장탈)
low platelet count,
lack of consent, diarrhea.
Example of
a systemic effect of a suppository.
Anti-pyretic
as in Tylenol.
Example of
a local effect from a suppository.
Dulcolax (bisacodyl)
for constipation.
Distance for a vaginal suppository.
3-4 inches
Distance for a vaginal cream
2-3 inches
Maximum amount for
an IM (intramuscular) injection.
3mL
, Maximum amount for
an IM injection in the deltoid.
in the DELTOID 1mL
Maximum amount for
a subcutaneous injection.
SQ : 1mL
Degree of angle for IM injections.
90 degrees
Degree of angle for SQ injections for one inch.
45 degrees
Degree of angle for SQ injections for two inches or more.
90 degrees
Which subcutaneous injection site has the greatest absorption?
Abdomen
Why is the dorsogluteal
no longer used?
Risk of damage to the sciatic nerve.
Identify factors that increase the rate of absorption of a topical patch?
