Exam 17: Administering Parenteral Medications

The nurse is preparing two medications from separate vials in one syringe.After injecting air into vial A,which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse administers a subcutaneous injection of heparin into the client's abdomen.Which action should the nurse perform next?

The nurse observes the student administering an intramuscular injection using the Z-track technique.Which action reflects proper procedure?

The nurse is noting a pain medication order for the client.The medication is ordered to be given intravenously.When instructing the client about the rate of absorption,the nurse makes sure that the client understands how this drug will affect him or her.Which statement by the client indicates an appropriate understanding of the information presented?

The nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a pediatric client.Which method would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use?

Which is not a known disadvantage to using an ampule?

The nurse hangs an intermittent intravenous medication that is given every 6 hours using a secondary set.When the nurse returns to assess the IV,the last drop of fluid infuses from the secondary set.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

When handling a syringe,where will the nurse maintain sterility when administering a parenteral medication to a client?

The nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal medication.Which item will form to indicate the medication was injected at the proper depth?

The nurse observes the student administer heparin subcutaneously into the client's abdomen.Which action indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse performs which action in order to reduce the risk of a needlestick injury?

The nurse is preparing an intramuscular injection requiring 5 mL of fluid to be administered.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is attempting to withdraw 1 mL of fluid into a 3 mL syringe,and is pulling on the plunger.The fluid is not flowing into the syringe,and the nurse has withdrawn the plunger to the 2.5 mL line.Which action would the nurse take to correct this problem?

The nurse is preparing medication that is packaged in an ampule.Which are appropriate nursing actions when preparing this medication?

When administering parenteral medications,the nurse considers the viscosity of the fluid when determining which item?

The nurse is using a syringe that requires the needle to be screwed into the hub,reducing the risk of the needle or tubing separating from the syringe.Which type of syringe is the nurse using?

The nurse is administering an intradermal medication.What is the angle of insertion when entering the client's skin?

Which client situation would the nurse need to report to the health care provider as soon as it is noted?

The nurse is administering an intramuscular injection.After inserting the needle,the nurse pulls back on the plunger and sees blood enter the syringe.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is adding medication to an IV fluid container to be hung on the client's existing IV line.After injecting the medication into the IV container,which action should the nurse take next?