NSG 1211 Exam 3 Study Guide Pharm 100%
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How should needles be disposed of and what is 'sharps by mail'? - ANS-Needles
should be disposed of in designated sharps containers, and 'sharps by mail' refers
to a service that allows safe mailing of used sharps for disposal.
How should a patient be positioned for enteral feeding? - ANS-The patient should
be positioned at a 30 to 45-degree angle to prevent aspiration.
What type of lubricant is used for administering a rectal suppository? - ANS-Water-
soluble lubricant is typically used.
How is medication administered in a gastrostomy tube? - ANS-Medications should
be crushed and mixed with water, then administered through the tube.
How much and how often should a G Tube be flushed? - ANS-A G Tube should be
flushed with 30 mL of water before and after each medication administration.
What is the proper position for a patient taking oral medications? - ANS-The patient
should be sitting upright to facilitate swallowing.
What verification is needed before giving medications? - ANS-Check the medication
order for accuracy, confirm patient identity, and ensure the right dose and route.
What is a complication of enteral feeding? - ANS-Aspiration pneumonia is a
common complication.
How long after rectal surgery must pass before administering rectal medications? -
ANS-At least 2 weeks should pass before administering rectal medications.
Which patients should not receive PO medication? - ANS-Patients who are
unconscious, vomiting, or have swallowing difficulties should not receive PO
medications.
How is a TB skin test administered? - ANS-A TB skin test is administered
intradermally on the forearm.
What is a mix-O-Vial? - ANS-A mix-O-Vial is a dual-chamber vial used to mix
powdered medication with a diluent.
How should cough medication be administered to a patient? - ANS-Cough
medication can be administered using a syringe or cup, ensuring it reaches the
back of the mouth.
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How should needles be disposed of and what is 'sharps by mail'? - ANS-Needles
should be disposed of in designated sharps containers, and 'sharps by mail' refers
to a service that allows safe mailing of used sharps for disposal.
How should a patient be positioned for enteral feeding? - ANS-The patient should
be positioned at a 30 to 45-degree angle to prevent aspiration.
What type of lubricant is used for administering a rectal suppository? - ANS-Water-
soluble lubricant is typically used.
How is medication administered in a gastrostomy tube? - ANS-Medications should
be crushed and mixed with water, then administered through the tube.
How much and how often should a G Tube be flushed? - ANS-A G Tube should be
flushed with 30 mL of water before and after each medication administration.
What is the proper position for a patient taking oral medications? - ANS-The patient
should be sitting upright to facilitate swallowing.
What verification is needed before giving medications? - ANS-Check the medication
order for accuracy, confirm patient identity, and ensure the right dose and route.
What is a complication of enteral feeding? - ANS-Aspiration pneumonia is a
common complication.
How long after rectal surgery must pass before administering rectal medications? -
ANS-At least 2 weeks should pass before administering rectal medications.
Which patients should not receive PO medication? - ANS-Patients who are
unconscious, vomiting, or have swallowing difficulties should not receive PO
medications.
How is a TB skin test administered? - ANS-A TB skin test is administered
intradermally on the forearm.
What is a mix-O-Vial? - ANS-A mix-O-Vial is a dual-chamber vial used to mix
powdered medication with a diluent.
How should cough medication be administered to a patient? - ANS-Cough
medication can be administered using a syringe or cup, ensuring it reaches the
back of the mouth.
