NUR 155 Exam 4
NUR 155 Exam 4
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1. Describe the ID the appropriate medication
process of pulling Scrub the hub of the vial for 30 seconds
medication out of a Use the appropriate solution if required, according to the label
vial Push in the same amount of air as liquid
Ensure there is no bubble
Recap the needle
2. What type of liq- Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for reconstituting
uid should nurses
use when recon-
stituting a powder
medication?
3. Can the nurse doc- NO. Only document the medication as given after witnessing the patient swallow
ument a medica- it.
tion as "given"
without witnessing
the medication get
swallowed?
4. Should the nurse Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
wake up a sleeping If the medication is PRN, NO.
patient to adminis-
ter medication?
5. Describe the Twist the skin OVER or OUT prior to giving the injection.
Z-track method Pull the needle out after the injection as the tissue goes back to the normal
position - sealing off the injection area
6. What is the orange For insulin only
needle?
7. Ventrogluteal
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, NUR 155 Exam 4
NUR 155 Exam 4
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_id0c8e
What is the most
common injection
site for older pa-
tients?
8. What is the most Vastus laterialis
common injection
site for pediatrics?
9. What is the max- 1mL
imum volume of
fluid for deltoid in-
jections?
10. What should the Split the dosage
nurse do if the or-
der is for 1.5mL
deltoid? (1mL is the
max)
11. What type of pill Split pills
can be split?
12. How should the SNIFF (like you smell flower). Do not snort.
nurse teach the pa-
tient to use a nasal
spray?
13. Should the pa- Use the SHORT inhaler FIRST (for proper opening of the breathing tube and
tient use short or better delivery of the long inhaler)
long acting inhaler Wait 5 minutes in between taking inhalers
FIRST?
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NUR 155 Exam 4
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_id0c8e
1. Describe the ID the appropriate medication
process of pulling Scrub the hub of the vial for 30 seconds
medication out of a Use the appropriate solution if required, according to the label
vial Push in the same amount of air as liquid
Ensure there is no bubble
Recap the needle
2. What type of liq- Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for reconstituting
uid should nurses
use when recon-
stituting a powder
medication?
3. Can the nurse doc- NO. Only document the medication as given after witnessing the patient swallow
ument a medica- it.
tion as "given"
without witnessing
the medication get
swallowed?
4. Should the nurse Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
wake up a sleeping If the medication is PRN, NO.
patient to adminis-
ter medication?
5. Describe the Twist the skin OVER or OUT prior to giving the injection.
Z-track method Pull the needle out after the injection as the tissue goes back to the normal
position - sealing off the injection area
6. What is the orange For insulin only
needle?
7. Ventrogluteal
1 of 14
, NUR 155 Exam 4
NUR 155 Exam 4
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_id0c8e
What is the most
common injection
site for older pa-
tients?
8. What is the most Vastus laterialis
common injection
site for pediatrics?
9. What is the max- 1mL
imum volume of
fluid for deltoid in-
jections?
10. What should the Split the dosage
nurse do if the or-
der is for 1.5mL
deltoid? (1mL is the
max)
11. What type of pill Split pills
can be split?
12. How should the SNIFF (like you smell flower). Do not snort.
nurse teach the pa-
tient to use a nasal
spray?
13. Should the pa- Use the SHORT inhaler FIRST (for proper opening of the breathing tube and
tient use short or better delivery of the long inhaler)
long acting inhaler Wait 5 minutes in between taking inhalers
FIRST?
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