Exam 10: Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of Parenteral Medications

Which action by the nurse is accurate when withdrawing medication into a syringe from a vial?

When preparing parenteral medications, the nurse should perform which intervention(s)? (Select all that apply.)

An adult patient is to receive two medications IM.Which action by the nurse is most important in order to mix the medications in one syringe?

The mother of a 6-year-old child informs the school nurse that the child is allergic to insect stings and requires an EpiPen.If the child is stung by an insect while in school, the nurse must:

Which risk factor(s) should be considered when administering medications by injection? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of parenteral medication container is made of glass, is scored, and needs to be broken open before withdrawing the medication?

The nurse is preparing to administer insulin.What does U 100 indicate?

Which syringe will the nurse use to administer insulin subcutaneously to a patient?

Which nursing action is accurate when administering parenteral medication?

Which information provided by the nurse is most important to include when teaching a patient about the use of an EpiPen?

After teaching a diabetic patient about proper disposal of used syringes and needles, which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

What is an advantage of administering a drug parenterally?

Which part of the syringe contains the calibrations for drug volume measurement?

Which action by the nurse is most accurate when drawing up medication from an ampule?

The operating room (OR) nurse is preparing medications for use in a sterile field during a surgical procedure.While preparing these medications, the nurse will:

Which principle(s) is/are correct for mixing insulin? (Select all that apply.)

Which needle will the nurse use to administer an intramuscular (IM) immunization on an 18 month old child?