Maternal Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney- ISBN- 978-0323401708 TEST BANK Chapter 38: Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Gra

Maternal Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney- ISBN- 978-0323401708 TEST BANK Chapter 38: Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+ What should the nurse use to prepare liquid medication in volumes less than 5 mL? a. Calibrated syringe b. Paper measuring cup c. Plastic measuring cup d. Household teaspoon ANS: A For volumes of 5 mL or less, an oral syringe designed for oral medication administration only should be used. Measuring cups would be too large. A household teaspoon may or may not be accurate and the AAP recommends metric-only measuring devices. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering REF: p. 853 OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity 2. Which food is appropriate to mix with medication? a. Formula or milk b. Applesauce c. Baby food d. Orange juice ANS: B To prevent the child from developing a negative association with an essential food, a nonessential food such as applesauce is best for mixing with medications. Formula, milk, baby food, and orange juice are essential foods in a child’s diet. Medications may alter their flavor and cause the child to avoid them in the future. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering REF: p. 855 OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity