Question 1

The reason for not massaging the site following a heparin or LMWH injection is to

Accepted Answer

A) Prevent rapid absorption of medication. 
B) Maintain the medication in Sub Q tissue. 
C) Prevent tissue damage. 
D) Prevent tracking medication onto the skin. 
A) Prevent rapid absorption of medication. 
B) Maintain the medication in Sub Q tissue. 
C) Prevent tissue damage. 
D) Prevent tracking medication onto the skin.

Question 2

List "The Six Rights" in the administration of medications.
a.______________
b.______________
c.______________
d.______________
e.______________
f.______________

Accepted Answer

a.Right medication
b

Question 3

The "unit dose" method is used to dispense medications.This method has the advantage of allowing the nurse to:

Accepted Answer

A) Check the medication three times. 
B) Place medications in a medicine cup before taking it to the client. 
C) Check medication name and dosage on the package while handing to the client. 
D) Chart medications on the medication record. 
A) Check the medication three times. 
B) Place medications in a medicine cup before taking it to the client. 
C) Check medication name and dosage on the package while handing to the client. 
D) Chart medications on the medication record.

Question 4

Clinical Situation: Janice is a 40-year-old obese client who has just returned from surgery following gastric bypass surgery. She has several medications ordered using the parenteral route
-Which of the following routes for administering pain medication is most appropriate for the obese client?

Accepted Answer

A) Intramuscular. 
B) Intravascular. 
C) Subcutaneous. 
D) Oral. 
A) Intramuscular. 
B) Intravascular. 
C) Subcutaneous. 
D) Oral.

The reason for not massaging the site following a heparin or LMWH injection is to

List "The Six Rights" in the administration of medications. a. b. c. d. e. f.

The "unit dose" method is used to dispense medications.This method has the advantage of allowing the nurse to:

Clinical Situation: Janice is a 40-year-old obese client who has just returned from surgery following gastric bypass surgery. She has several medications ordered using the parenteral route -Which of the following routes for administering pain medication is most appropriate for the obese client?

Professional Nursing

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Managing Client Care: Documentation and Delegation

Communication and Nurse-Client Relationship

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Client Education and Discharge Planning

Safe Client Environment and Restraints

Bathing, Bedmaking, and Maintaining Skin Integrity

Personal Hygiene

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Body Mechanics and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness Bioterrorism

Pain Management

Alternative Therapies and Stress Management

Nutritional Management and Ng Intubation

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Heat and Cold Therapies

Wound Care and Dressings

Perioperative Care

Orthopedic Interventions

Intravenous Therapy

Central Vascular Access

Respiratory Care

Circulatory Maintenance

Neurological Management - New

Advanced Nursing Skills

End of Life Care

Filters

Exam 18: Medication Administration

The reason for not massaging the site following a heparin or LMWH injection is to

List "The Six Rights" in the administration of medications. a.______________ b.______________ c.______________ d.______________ e.______________ f.______________

The "unit dose" method is used to dispense medications.This method has the advantage of allowing the nurse to:

Clinical Situation: Janice is a 40-year-old obese client who has just returned from surgery following gastric bypass surgery. She has several medications ordered using the parenteral route -Which of the following routes for administering pain medication is most appropriate for the obese client?

Professional Nursing

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Managing Client Care: Documentation and Delegation

Communication and Nurse-Client Relationship

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Client Education and Discharge Planning

Safe Client Environment and Restraints

Bathing, Bedmaking, and Maintaining Skin Integrity

Personal Hygiene

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Body Mechanics and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness Bioterrorism

Pain Management

Alternative Therapies and Stress Management

Nutritional Management and Ng Intubation

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Heat and Cold Therapies

Wound Care and Dressings

Perioperative Care

Orthopedic Interventions

Intravenous Therapy

Central Vascular Access

Respiratory Care

Circulatory Maintenance

Neurological Management - New

Advanced Nursing Skills

End of Life Care

Filters

List "The Six Rights" in the administration of medications. a. b. c. d. e. f.