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

-Chance of allergic reaction -Irretrievability of the medication once administered -Trauma at the site of the needle puncture -Possibility of infection

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

-Check the expiration date. -Check the drug dose form ordered against the source available. -Prepare the drug in a clean well lighted area. -Check calculations.

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

-Insulin orders and calculations must be checked with another nurse. -The nurse must verify the compatibility of the insulin types. -Withdraw the shorter acting insulin first.

Which receptacle is commonly used in the hospital with pediatric oral medication? Select all that apply

-Oral syringe -Infant feeding nipple -Medicine dropper

NG medication administration includes which principle(s)? (Select all that apply.)

-The tube must be assessed for correct placement. -Tablets and capsules should be dissolved in water. -Flush the tube with 30 mL of water after drug administration.

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

100 units per mL

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

27-gauge, 1 1/2 inch needle

What size needle does the nurse use for an obese patient who requires an IM injection?

3 inches

What is the potion of the syringe that holds the needle called?

?

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

A syringe calibrated in units

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

Ampule

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

Barrel

After entering the patient's room to administer oral medications,which action will the nurse take first?

Check the patient's identification

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?

Determine the compatibility of the medications.

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets?

Encourage the patient to drink a full glass of water

Which guidelines does the nurse follow when giving a liquid oral medication?

If giving by oral syringe, place tip between the cheek and gum halfway back in the mouth

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

Inject an amount of air equal to the medication into the vial.

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication in tablet form to a patient. In administering this medication, the nurse will encourage the patient to?

Keep the head forward while swallowing

Which route of administration would be ordered by health care provider if a patient is vomiting?

Rectal

In which position would the nurse place a patient before the administration of an enteral feeding?

Semi-Fowler's

Which type of drug preparation requires that the patient be instructed to "shake well" before self administer?

Suspension

What is an advantage of administering a drug parenterally?

The onset of action is more rapid.

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

Use a filter needle to withdraw the medication.

Which type of lubricant would the nurse use to administer a rectal suppository?

Water soluble

When assessing aspirated stomach contents, the nurse notes the color to be green with sediment. The nurse is aware that this most likely represents ____ fluid?

gastric

The enteral route refers to medications administered directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract this includes which route? Select all that apply

rectally sublingually orally

When administering a liquid form of an oral medication to an infant what does the nurse need to confirm?

that the infant is alert