NUR155 / NUR 155 Test 4 (Latest 2024 / 2025): Foundations of Nursing - Galen

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing

Test 4



Question:
Patient has suction attached to NG/ OG tube but you need to administrate
medication . What do you need to do?
Answer:
Unclamp the OG tube and clamp after administration of medication
Wait 30-45 minutes to put suction back on




Question:
What to do if you need to give obese patient an injection?
Answer:
Get a bigger needle, ask last sight of injection, know what syringe size you
need




Question:
As you age what happens with absorption and secretion
Answer:
As you age your body can absorb or secrete as well

,Question:
What to do when you need to give medication through NG tube but there is
an ongoing feeding?
Answer:
Stop the feeding, flush the tube, crush the medication and flush the tube
again




Question:
base solution for mixing medications
Answer:
Isotonic solution; normal saline




Question:
Nursing assessment n location for IM injection
Answer:
Z- track method




Question:
where to give patient injection who is Elderly or anorexic
Answer:
SQ upper ventrodorsal gluteal area ~45 degree

, Question:
What to do when you have to administer a big pill
Answer:
Crush the pull if possible and add to a food like applesauce, pudding, or ice
cream




Question:
How to administer rectal medication
Answer:
Have patient lay in left lateral Sims position and hold medication 15 to 45
minutes or until patient has to defecate
Instruct to breathe through mouth and relax




Question:
How to administer topical medication
Answer:
Wear gloves, clean skin before administering, and don't apply over open
wounds