NSG 300 Topic 8 Verified Study Questions And
Answers With Latest Solutions
now order vs STAT order for medication ANS now order - nurse has 90 minutes to administer
STAT - nurse has to administer it immediately and only once
doing what ensures safe medication administration? ANS following the same procedure each time
medications are administered
how many time should you compare the label of the medication container with the MAR? when should you be
checking? ANS 3 times - check before removing the container from the drawer or shelf, as the amount of
medication ordered is removed from the container (prepping meds), and at the client's bedside before
administering the medication to the client
what should you do right after administering a medication? ANS document on the MAR
What should be documented on the MAR after administering the medication? ANS name of medication,
dose, time, route
also document site of any injections and the patient's responses to the medication (positive and/or negative)
what option should you not give a child when it comes to medication? what options can you give the child?
ANS the option to not take it
do you want to take it with water or juice?
can a parent give medication to their child as long as the nurse is supervising them? ANS yes
how should you position the patient when trying to access the posterior pharynx when administering nasal
drops ANS help client to supine position and position head by tilting it back
how should you position the patient when trying to access the ethmoid or sphenoid sinus when administering
nasal drops ANS tilt the head back over the edge of bed or place small pillow under client's shoulder and
tilt head back
, how should you position the patient when trying to access the frontal and maxillary sinus when administering
nasal drops ANS tilt head back over the edge of bed or pillow with head turned towards side to be treated
how long should the patient remain in supine position after nasal drops are administered? ANS 5 minutes
why should ear drops be administered at room temperature? ANS to prevent dizziness, vertigo, and nausea
how should rectal suppositories be stored before administering ANS refrigerator
what is the use of a spacer for inhalation devices ANS A tube attachment for a pMDI that allows particles
of the medication to slow down and break into pieces = medication can get deeper into the lungs = better
absorption. For clients that have difficulty coordinating steps involved with self administering medications
why would a client use a breath-actuated metered-dose inhaler (BAI) over a pressurized meter-dosed inhaler
(pMDI)? ANS when a client does not have the hand strength to press on the inhaler to activate it
difference between pMDI and a DPI (dry powder inhaler) ANS DPI delivers more medication to the lungs
compared to a pMDI
3 parts of a needle ANS hub - attached to the syringe
shaft - connects to the hub
bevel - slanted tip of needle
what mL range is adequate for subcutaneous and IM injections ANS 1-3 mL
length of needle for subcutaneous vs IM ANS subcutaneous: 3/8-5/8 inch
IM: 1-1.5 inch
what type of needle should be used when aspirating medication from an ampule to a syringe? can that needle
be used for administering? ANS filter needle - CANNOT be used to inject patient
what liquids are used to dissolve medication in a vial? ANS normal saline or sterile water
Answers With Latest Solutions
now order vs STAT order for medication ANS now order - nurse has 90 minutes to administer
STAT - nurse has to administer it immediately and only once
doing what ensures safe medication administration? ANS following the same procedure each time
medications are administered
how many time should you compare the label of the medication container with the MAR? when should you be
checking? ANS 3 times - check before removing the container from the drawer or shelf, as the amount of
medication ordered is removed from the container (prepping meds), and at the client's bedside before
administering the medication to the client
what should you do right after administering a medication? ANS document on the MAR
What should be documented on the MAR after administering the medication? ANS name of medication,
dose, time, route
also document site of any injections and the patient's responses to the medication (positive and/or negative)
what option should you not give a child when it comes to medication? what options can you give the child?
ANS the option to not take it
do you want to take it with water or juice?
can a parent give medication to their child as long as the nurse is supervising them? ANS yes
how should you position the patient when trying to access the posterior pharynx when administering nasal
drops ANS help client to supine position and position head by tilting it back
how should you position the patient when trying to access the ethmoid or sphenoid sinus when administering
nasal drops ANS tilt the head back over the edge of bed or place small pillow under client's shoulder and
tilt head back
, how should you position the patient when trying to access the frontal and maxillary sinus when administering
nasal drops ANS tilt head back over the edge of bed or pillow with head turned towards side to be treated
how long should the patient remain in supine position after nasal drops are administered? ANS 5 minutes
why should ear drops be administered at room temperature? ANS to prevent dizziness, vertigo, and nausea
how should rectal suppositories be stored before administering ANS refrigerator
what is the use of a spacer for inhalation devices ANS A tube attachment for a pMDI that allows particles
of the medication to slow down and break into pieces = medication can get deeper into the lungs = better
absorption. For clients that have difficulty coordinating steps involved with self administering medications
why would a client use a breath-actuated metered-dose inhaler (BAI) over a pressurized meter-dosed inhaler
(pMDI)? ANS when a client does not have the hand strength to press on the inhaler to activate it
difference between pMDI and a DPI (dry powder inhaler) ANS DPI delivers more medication to the lungs
compared to a pMDI
3 parts of a needle ANS hub - attached to the syringe
shaft - connects to the hub
bevel - slanted tip of needle
what mL range is adequate for subcutaneous and IM injections ANS 1-3 mL
length of needle for subcutaneous vs IM ANS subcutaneous: 3/8-5/8 inch
IM: 1-1.5 inch
what type of needle should be used when aspirating medication from an ampule to a syringe? can that needle
be used for administering? ANS filter needle - CANNOT be used to inject patient
what liquids are used to dissolve medication in a vial? ANS normal saline or sterile water
