Fundamentals quiz Ch. 32 & 34 Quarter 2
When administering an intradermal tuberculin skin test, which angle of needle insertion is correct?
10 degree angle
The nurse chooses to inject a prescribed intramuscular medication into the dorsogluteal site . If the nurse selects the site correctly, in what location is the injection administered?
Buttocks
As part of a postsurgical client's regimen for deep vein thrombosis prevention, she is to receive 5000 units of heparin subcutaneously b.i.d. How can the nurse reduce this client's risk of bruising at the injection sites?
By changing the needle after withdrawing the drug from the vial
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia at a health care facility. The nurse checks the medication order in the client's chart for the antibiotic that is on the client's medication administration record. Which of the following is a required component of the medication order?
Clients name
The smaller the number, the smaller the diameter of a needle gauge.
False
A nurse is administering medications through an enteral tube to a client with swallowing difficulties due to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to prevent gastric reflux?
Help the client into a Fowler's position.
After administering medication to a client subcutaneously, the nurse removes the needle at the same angle at which it was inserted. Which of the following explains the nurse's action?
Minimizes tissue trauma to the client
A hospital is in the process or replacing the current stock of conventional syringes and needles with new, redesigned models. What is the priority outcome that is sought by this change?
Reduction in nurses' risks of needlestick injuries
The dorsogluteal site should be avoided in elderly clients to avoid risk of damage to the sciatic nerve with diminished musculature.
True
Just before inserting the needle into the muscle using the Z-track technique, in which direction is the nurse correct in pulling the tissue at the injection site?
laterally