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1
Which medications do not require aspiration as part of the administration process?
Insulin
Vaccines
Morphine
Heparin
2
It is important to palpate the abdomen before auscultating.
False
True
3
What's the maximum amount of medication that can given subcut?
4-5 ml
0.5-1 ml
3-4 ml
1-2 ml
4
Twisting your body is a correct technique of body mechanics
True
False
5
What is an example if the A in ISBARR?
I recommend more frequent blood glucose check for the next 12 hours
Pateint has a history of diabetes
Blood glucose is 55
Patient was given an incorrect dose of insulin
6
Recapping used needles is acceptable if the nurse is wearing gloves
True
False
7
What are risk factors of pressure injuries: Select all that apply
Race
Gender
Immobility
Metabolic Conditions
Circulatory Conditions
Older Age
8
You are going to pass the final :)
True
False
9
Best way to promote therapeutic communication with someone who is hearing impaired?
Written communication
Speak in different pitch
Speak directly in front of the patient
Yell at the patient
10
What are the components to measuring patients' orientation?
Person, time, name of family member
Person, place, time, disease process
Person, practice, place situation
Person, place, time, situation
11
You break ampule towards you to help any shards of glass from injuring you
True
False
12
A pulse that is easily detected and strong with moderate pressure is:
+4
+1
+2
+3
13
A nurse is preparing to give narcotic med after assessing the pain scale. What is the next step before giving the med?
Assess for dizziness
Assess BP, O2, temp, pulse
Assess BP, HR, RR, O2 sat
Assess for addiction
14
A very small area of tissue is blocked from sensory perception by injection of a __anesthetic numbing agent (lidocaine)
Spinal
Local
General
Regional
15
What is an example if the S in ISBARR?
I recommend more frequent blood glucose check for the next 12 hours
Pateint has a history of diabetes
Blood glucose is 55
Patient was given an incorrect dose of insulin
16
Who is considered an emancipated minor?
A 17 year old who is married
A 17 year old who has a baby
17 year old in the military
A 17 year who is taking college courses
17
Which syringe can be used to administer insulin?
C
B
A
D
18
What are physical manifestations of acute pain?
Elevated HR
Elevated SBP
Decreased RR
Elevated RR
19
Which patient would not be a candidate for oral medication?
A patient with history of stroke
A patient admitted w/ a sore throat
A patient who hates pills
A patient with persistent nausea and vomiting
20
The patient should be sure to cough, breathe deeply, and turn from side to side every few hours to prevent:
Hyperventilation
Atelectasis
Embolism
Pressure injuries
21
What is an advantage of administering medications by injection?
You can give higher doses
Medication has a longer effect compared to oral medication
Slower onset time compared with the oral route
Bypass of the gastrointestinal tract
22
Aspiration of blood is expected with IM injections
False
True
23
What is an example a dependent nursing action?
Emptying a urinal
Monitoring I & O
Assisting with oral care
Giving medication
24
Air is injected into an ampule to prevent medication from spilling.
False
True
25
Glasgow Coma Scale is used to measure orientation
True
False
26
The nurse is teaching a student nurse how to apply eyedrops. Which action by the student shows the correct technique?
Encourage pateint to rub eyes after application
The student places them into the middle part of the lower sclera.
Make sure that the applicator touches the eye for better absorption
The student places them into the middle part of the lower conjunctival sac
27
A patient is taking diuretics. How does the nurse know the med is effective?
Weight gain of 2.2 lbs
Edema is increased
Edema is decreased
BP decreases
28
What can decrease the respiratory rate?
Pain
Sleep
Decrease intracranial pressure
Anxiety
29
Pulling pinna down and back is the correct technique for a pediatric when administering ear drops
False
True
30
If the medication is stuck at the top of the ampule, the nurse will
Gently flick the neck of the ampule
Gently flick the bottom of the ampule
Shake vigorously
Roll vial
