NUR 155 Exam 4 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Describe the process of pulling medication out of a vial - Correct answer-ID the
appropriate medication
Scrub the hub of the vial for 30 seconds
Use the appropriate solution if required, according to the label
Push in the same amount of air as liquid
Ensure there is no bubble
Recap the needle
What type of liquid should nurses use when reconstituting a powder medication? -
Correct answer-Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for
reconstituting
Can the nurse document a medication as "given" without witnessing the
medication get swallowed? - Correct answer-NO. Only document the medication
as given after witnessing the patient swallow it.
, Should the nurse wake up a sleeping patient to administer medication? - Correct
answer-Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
If the medication is PRN, NO.
Describe the Z-track method - Correct answer-Twist the skin OVER or OUT prior
to giving the injection.
Pull the needle out after the injection as the tissue goes back to the normal position
- sealing off the injection area
What is the orange needle? - Correct answer-For insulin only
What is the most common injection site for older patients? - Correct answer-
Ventrogluteal
What is the most common injection site for pediatrics? - Correct answer-Vastus
laterialis
What is the maximum volume of fluid for deltoid injections? - Correct answer-
1mL
What should the nurse do if the order is for 1.5mL deltoid? (1mL is the max) -
Correct answer-Split the dosage
What type of pill can be split? - Correct answer-Split pills
Graded A+
Describe the process of pulling medication out of a vial - Correct answer-ID the
appropriate medication
Scrub the hub of the vial for 30 seconds
Use the appropriate solution if required, according to the label
Push in the same amount of air as liquid
Ensure there is no bubble
Recap the needle
What type of liquid should nurses use when reconstituting a powder medication? -
Correct answer-Read the label for the type of liquid and the amount required for
reconstituting
Can the nurse document a medication as "given" without witnessing the
medication get swallowed? - Correct answer-NO. Only document the medication
as given after witnessing the patient swallow it.
, Should the nurse wake up a sleeping patient to administer medication? - Correct
answer-Wake the patient up for a SCHEDULED medication administration.
If the medication is PRN, NO.
Describe the Z-track method - Correct answer-Twist the skin OVER or OUT prior
to giving the injection.
Pull the needle out after the injection as the tissue goes back to the normal position
- sealing off the injection area
What is the orange needle? - Correct answer-For insulin only
What is the most common injection site for older patients? - Correct answer-
Ventrogluteal
What is the most common injection site for pediatrics? - Correct answer-Vastus
laterialis
What is the maximum volume of fluid for deltoid injections? - Correct answer-
1mL
What should the nurse do if the order is for 1.5mL deltoid? (1mL is the max) -
Correct answer-Split the dosage
What type of pill can be split? - Correct answer-Split pills
