Question 1

An IV __________ or "push" usually requires small volumes of fluid,which is an advantage for patients who are at risk for fluid overload.

Accepted Answer

bolus
An IV bolus or "push" us

Question 2

What instructions should the nurse give to the family member who is to administer a subcutaneous insulin injection for a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Massage the site after the injection. 
B)  Select a 25-gauge, ½- to 5/8-inch needle. 
C)  Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle if 2 inches of tissue can be pinched. 
D)  Rotate injection site each time from one major site to another. 
A)  Massage the site after the injection. 
B)  Select a 25-gauge, ½- to 5/8-inch needle. 
C)  Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle if 2 inches of tissue can be pinched. 
D)  Rotate injection site each time from one major site to another.

Question 3

An injection that is given into the body of a muscle is known as an __________________ injection.

Accepted Answer

intramuscular (IM)
A

Question 4

A _______________ injection is an injection into tissues just under the dermis of the skin.

Accepted Answer

subcutaneous
A subcutaneous in

Question 5

The nurse is preparing to administer the long-acting insulin glargine (Lantus)as well as Regular insulin to a patient.The nurse realizes that she should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inject air into the Lantus first and not withdraw medication 
B)  Inject air into the Regular insulin first and then into the Lantus 
C)  Use two needles 
D)  Inject air into the Lantus first and withdraw the Regular 
A)  Inject air into the Lantus first and not withdraw medication 
B)  Inject air into the Regular insulin first and then into the Lantus 
C)  Use two needles 
D)  Inject air into the Lantus first and withdraw the Regular

Question 6

What is the appropriate technique for the nurse to use to remove medication from an ampule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the needle against the rim of the ampule 
B)  Break the neck of the ampule toward the hands 
C)  Tip the ampule to bring all fluid within reach of the needle 
D)  Add a volume of air to push the medication out into the syringe 
A)  Keep the needle against the rim of the ampule 
B)  Break the neck of the ampule toward the hands 
C)  Tip the ampule to bring all fluid within reach of the needle 
D)  Add a volume of air to push the medication out into the syringe

Question 7

The nurse is preparing to draw up medication from an ampule.She realizes that she will need a _________________ to draw up the medication.

Accepted Answer

filter needle
Aspiration of me

Question 8

The nurse prepares to administer an intradermal injection for the administration of medication for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Allergy sensitivity 
C)  Anticoagulant therapy 
D)  Low-dose insulin requirements 
A)  Pain 
B)  Allergy sensitivity 
C)  Anticoagulant therapy 
D)  Low-dose insulin requirements

Question 9

The nurse has drawn up Regular and NPH insulin for administration to her diabetic patient.When the nurse enters the room,the patient has gone to radiology for a chest radiograph and will return in 20 minutes.What should the nurse do with the medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put the medication in the refrigerator until he returns 
B)  Put the medication in the patient's medication box until he returns 
C)  Keep the syringe in her pocket until he returns 
D)  Discard the medication and withdraw more when he returns 
A)  Put the medication in the refrigerator until he returns 
B)  Put the medication in the patient's medication box until he returns 
C)  Keep the syringe in her pocket until he returns 
D)  Discard the medication and withdraw more when he returns

Question 10

A raised,hardened,red zone of 5 mm in diameter noted around an intradermal test site would be expected in a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient who has no known risk factors for TB 
B)  Patient who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
C)  Patient who is an injection drug user 
D)  Patient who is employed in a high-risk setting 
A)  Patient who has no known risk factors for TB 
B)  Patient who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
C)  Patient who is an injection drug user 
D)  Patient who is employed in a high-risk setting

Question 11

A subcutaneous medication delivery system that allows for continuous administration of medication is known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

continuous subcutaneous infusion
The con

Question 12

A ______________ is a small (25 to 250 mL)IV bag or bottle connected to a short tubing line to the lower Y-port of a primary infusion line or to an intermittent venous access.

Accepted Answer

tandem setup
A tandem setup is

Question 13

The patient is to receive low-molecular-weight heparin by injection.Where on the patient's anatomy should the nurse prepare to inject this medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scapular region 
B)  Vastus lateralis 
C)  Posterior gluteal 
D)  Abdomen 
A)  Scapular region 
B)  Vastus lateralis 
C)  Posterior gluteal 
D)  Abdomen

Question 14

Which syringe should the nurse select for an injection of 0.45 mL of medication to a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tuberculin syringe 
B)  Insulin syringe 
C)  Low-dose insulin syringe 
D)  3-mL syringe 
A)  Tuberculin syringe 
B)  Insulin syringe 
C)  Low-dose insulin syringe 
D)  3-mL syringe

Question 15

Research suggests that the _____________ area is the most appropriate site for all age groups of children receiving IM injections.

Accepted Answer

ventrogluteal
Research suggest

Question 16

Failure to inject a medication correctly may result in which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  An inappropriate dug response 
B)  Nerve injury and/or pain 
C)  Tissue necrosis 
D)  Sterile abscess 
E)   None of above 
A)  An inappropriate dug response 
B)  Nerve injury and/or pain 
C)  Tissue necrosis 
D)  Sterile abscess 
E)   None of above

Question 17

An intravenous (IV)administration set that attaches just below the primary infusion bag or bottle to control small volumes of fluid is known as a ________________.

Accepted Answer

volume control administration set
Volume

Question 18

In a volume-controlled administration set,the nurse usually mixes medication with:

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 30 mL of solution 
B)  50 to 100 mL of solution 
C)  100 to 500 mL of solution 
D)  500 to 1000 mL of solution 
A)  10 to 30 mL of solution 
B)  50 to 100 mL of solution 
C)  100 to 500 mL of solution 
D)  500 to 1000 mL of solution

Question 19

Which part of the syringe must be kept sterile at all times? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The needle hub 
B)  The needle shaft 
C)  The syringe outer barrel 
D)  The needle bevel 
A)  The needle hub 
B)  The needle shaft 
C)  The syringe outer barrel 
D)  The needle bevel

Question 20

An appropriate technique for administration of a parenteral medication is observed when the nurse:

Accepted Answer

A)  Uses strict aseptic technique 
B)  Tightly holds the inside surface of the syringe plunger 
C)  Injects medication as rapidly as possible 
D)  Slowly inserts the needle through the patient's tissue 
A)  Uses strict aseptic technique 
B)  Tightly holds the inside surface of the syringe plunger 
C)  Injects medication as rapidly as possible 
D)  Slowly inserts the needle through the patient's tissue

Exam 22: Parenteral Medications

An IV __________ or "push" usually requires small volumes of fluid,which is an advantage for patients who are at risk for fluid overload.

What instructions should the nurse give to the family member who is to administer a subcutaneous insulin injection for a patient?

An injection that is given into the body of a muscle is known as an __________________ injection.

A _______________ injection is an injection into tissues just under the dermis of the skin.

The nurse is preparing to administer the long-acting insulin glargine (Lantus)as well as Regular insulin to a patient.The nurse realizes that she should:

What is the appropriate technique for the nurse to use to remove medication from an ampule?

The nurse is preparing to draw up medication from an ampule.She realizes that she will need a _________________ to draw up the medication.

The nurse prepares to administer an intradermal injection for the administration of medication for:

The nurse has drawn up Regular and NPH insulin for administration to her diabetic patient.When the nurse enters the room,the patient has gone to radiology for a chest radiograph and will return in 20 minutes.What should the nurse do with the medication?

A raised,hardened,red zone of 5 mm in diameter noted around an intradermal test site would be expected in a:

A subcutaneous medication delivery system that allows for continuous administration of medication is known as ________________.

A ______________ is a small (25 to 250 mL)IV bag or bottle connected to a short tubing line to the lower Y-port of a primary infusion line or to an intermittent venous access.

The patient is to receive low-molecular-weight heparin by injection.Where on the patient's anatomy should the nurse prepare to inject this medication?

Which syringe should the nurse select for an injection of 0.45 mL of medication to a pediatric patient?

Research suggests that the _____________ area is the most appropriate site for all age groups of children receiving IM injections.

Failure to inject a medication correctly may result in which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

An intravenous (IV)administration set that attaches just below the primary infusion bag or bottle to control small volumes of fluid is known as a ________________.

In a volume-controlled administration set,the nurse usually mixes medication with:

Which part of the syringe must be kept sterile at all times? (Select all that apply.)

An appropriate technique for administration of a parenteral medication is observed when the nurse:

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Admitting, transfer, and Discharge

Communication

Reporting and Recording

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Medical Asepsis

Sterile Technique

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Orthopedic Measures

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Safety

Disaster Preparedness

Pain Assessment and Basic Comfort Measures

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bedmaking

Pressure Ulcer Care

Care of Eye and Ear Prostheses

Safe Medication Preparation

Oral and Topical Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Closed Chest Drainage

Emergency Measures for Life Support

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Blood Transfusions

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preoperativepostoperative Care

Intraoperative Care

Wound Care and Irrigations

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Warm and Cold Therapy

Home Care Safety

Home Care Teaching

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

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