Question 1

The nurse provides a client with a PRN medication. Where should the nurse document that this medication was given? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kardex 
B)  Flow sheet 
C)  Nurse's notes 
D)  Medication record 
E)  Physician's order sheet 
A)  Kardex 
B)  Flow sheet 
C)  Nurse's notes 
D)  Medication record 
E)  Physician's order sheet C, D

Question 2

What are the steps used when drawing medication from an ampule for use on the client?
Response 1. Cover needle with its safety sheath or cap.
Response 2. Snap neck of ampule quickly and firmly away from hands.
Response 3. Tap the top of ampule lightly to move fluid from neck of ampule.
Response 4. Hold ampule upside down to insert filter needle into center of ampule.
Response 5. Draw up medication quickly using a filter needle.
Response 6. Prepare the ampule.

Accepted Answer

6, 3, 2, 4, 5, 1
Explanation:Rationale 1: Covering the needle with its safety sheath or cap is the last step of the process.
Rationale 2: Snapping the neck of the ampule quickly and firmly away from hands is the third step.
Rationale 3: Tapping the top of the ampule lightly to move fluid from the neck of the ampule is the second step.
Rationale 4: Holding the ampule upside down to insert the filter needle into the center of the ampule is the fourth step.
Rationale 5: Drawing up medication quickly using a filter needle is the fifth step.
Rationale 6: Preparing the ampule is the first step.

Question 3

The nurse provides a client with an injection of a pain medication. Which information should the nurse include when documenting this medication? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dose of the medication 
B)  Name of the medication 
C)  Room number of the client 
D)  Time the medication was given 
E)  The route the medication was given 
A)  Dose of the medication 
B)  Name of the medication 
C)  Room number of the client 
D)  Time the medication was given 
E)  The route the medication was given A, B, D, E

The nurse provides a client with a PRN medication. Where should the nurse document that this medication was given? Select all that apply.

The nurse provides a client with an injection of a pain medication. Which information should the nurse include when documenting this medication? Select all that apply.

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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Exam 17: Administering Parenteral Medications

The nurse provides a client with a PRN medication. Where should the nurse document that this medication was given? Select all that apply.

The nurse provides a client with an injection of a pain medication. Which information should the nurse include when documenting this medication? Select all that apply.

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Pain Assessment and Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

Filters