DelightfulMind

For teaching to be effective, the client must indicate a readiness to learn. (True or false?)

For teaching to be effective, the client must indicate a readiness to learn. (True or false?)

For teaching to be effective, the client must indicate a readiness to learn.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Cheese   20   1 Reply

kdeanly

In measuring liquid medications with a dropper, it is important to hold the dropper:

In measuring liquid medications with a dropper, it is important to hold the dropper:

In measuring liquid medications with a dropper, it is important to hold the dropper:
 
  a. 4 inches above the receptacle. c. horizontally to the receptacle.
  b. at a 45-degree angle to the receptacle. d. vertically to the receptacle

Derricajones   44   1 Reply

liuyihan

The muscle(s) used in the ventrogluteal injection site is/are the:

The muscle(s) used in the ventrogluteal injection site is/are the:

The muscle(s) used in the ventrogluteal injection site is/are the:
 
  a. vastus lateralis. c. gluteus maximus.
  b. gluteus minimus and medius. d. deltoid.

minsylvia   64   1 Reply

maggie11

Which of the following abbreviations means drop?

Which of the following abbreviations means drop?

Which of the following abbreviations means drop?
 
  a. gtt c. aa
  b. O.D. d. p.o.

Ljsmalls   28   1 Reply

jilt

The type of syringe most frequently used for allergy injections is a(n):

The type of syringe most frequently used for allergy injections is a(n):

The type of syringe most frequently used for allergy injections is a(n):
 
  a. tuberculin syringe. c. 2 mL general purpose syringe.
  b. insulin syringe. d. bulb syringe.

lpooziee   64   1 Reply

GaryManini

Medications administered under the tongue are said to be given:

Medications administered under the tongue are said to be given:

Medications administered under the tongue are said to be given:
 
  a. buccally. c. intra-articularly.
  b. sublingually. d. intratracheally.

tyannaaaa   27   1 Reply

liuyihan

What size syringe is used to administer an intradermal injection?

What size syringe is used to administer an intradermal injection?

What size syringe is used to administer an intradermal injection?
 
  a. 1 mL c. 3 mL
  b. 2 mL d. any of the above

tyannaaaa   52   1 Reply

killmeplz

When pouring liquid medications, the nurse knows to raise the measuring device to eye level and to ...

When pouring liquid medications, the nurse knows to raise the measuring device to eye level and to ...

When pouring liquid medications, the nurse knows to raise the measuring device to eye level and to read the measurement at:
 
  a. the top of the measuring device. c. the highest point of the meniscus.
  b. the lowest point of the men

tdl6312   49   1 Reply

ahmedtalaat1976

Which route is used most often for the administration of insulin?

Which route is used most often for the administration of insulin?

Which route is used most often for the administration of insulin?
 
  a. intradermal c. intracardiac
  b. subcutaneous d. intramuscular

Siisi   28   1 Reply

linoli

Prior to administering a medication, the nurse should:

Prior to administering a medication, the nurse should:

Prior to administering a medication, the nurse should:
 
  a. ask the client about drug allergies.
  b. ask the client why he or she is prescribed the medication.
  c. draw laboratory specimens.
  d. have the client empty hi

sieraaa044   52   1 Reply

sadeboyd

When a nurse discovers that a client is not taking medications as prescribed, it is the nurse's ...

When a nurse discovers that a client is not taking medications as prescribed, it is the nurse's ...

When a nurse discovers that a client is not taking medications as prescribed, it is the nurse's responsibility to do which of the following?
 
  a. to convince the client that taking the medications is the right thing to do.
  b. to n

lizzyjohnson16   31   1 Reply

Amonae215

The nurse receives a medication prescription with no route specified. What is the best action by the ...

The nurse receives a medication prescription with no route specified. What is the best action by the ...

The nurse receives a medication prescription with no route specified. What is the best action by the nurse?
 
  a. Give it orally, because that is the most common route.
  b. Ask the client how he or she usually takes the medication.

tdl6312   28   1 Reply

GaryManini

Which of the following routes of medication administration is used primarily for local effects? ...

Which of the following routes of medication administration is used primarily for local effects? ...

Which of the following routes of medication administration is used primarily for local effects?
 
  a. topical application c. injection
  b. sublingual d. oral

Folliard71   26   1 Reply

gooyt@gmail.com

Which of the following measures is equivalent to 30 mL?

Which of the following measures is equivalent to 30 mL?

Which of the following measures is equivalent to 30 mL?
 
  a. 2 tablespoons c. 3 teaspoons
  b. 1/2 fluid ounce d. 1 gram

Jack123457   35   1 Reply

KiranSK

Which of the following oral dosage forms should not be disrupted?

Which of the following oral dosage forms should not be disrupted?

Which of the following oral dosage forms should not be disrupted?
 
  a. enteric-coated medications c. scored tablets
  b. sustained-action medications d. products containing a wax matrix

surkheti1   42   1 Reply

Vasquez

Which of the following interventions is essential for the nurse to perform when caring for a client ...

Which of the following interventions is essential for the nurse to perform when caring for a client ...

Which of the following interventions is essential for the nurse to perform when caring for a client receiving an intravenous drug infusion?
 
  a. Employ clean technique when handling the intravenous equipment.
  b. Monitor the client

uniquename   27   1 Reply

PDARRINGTON97

The nurse is caring for a client receiving an intravenous infusion via an electronic infusion ...

The nurse is caring for a client receiving an intravenous infusion via an electronic infusion ...

The nurse is caring for a client receiving an intravenous infusion via an electronic infusion device. The device begins to alarm and the nurse addresses this problem as soon as possible because the alarm:
 
  a. is annoying to the client.

mecd1991   43   1 Reply

tomino

Which sequence of nursing actions is correct for administering a drug by intravenous push through a ...

Which sequence of nursing actions is correct for administering a drug by intravenous push through a ...

Which sequence of nursing actions is correct for administering a drug by intravenous push through a saline lock?
 
  a. Flush the setup with prescribed fluid, disinfect the injection port, aspirate, administer the medication, chart.
 

tdl6312   36   1 Reply

jilt

Which rate, in general, is a safe dose when administering a medication via an intravenous bolus ...

Which rate, in general, is a safe dose when administering a medication via an intravenous bolus ...

Which rate, in general, is a safe dose when administering a medication via an intravenous bolus injection?
 
  a. 0.5 mL per minute c. 2 mL per minute
  b. 1 mL per minute d. 3 mL per minute

18ryanmandich   36   1 Reply

amav

The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 1000 mL of IV fluid every eight hours. At ...

The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 1000 mL of IV fluid every eight hours. At ...

The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 1000 mL of IV fluid every eight hours. At what rate should the nurse program the electronic infusion pump to infuse?
 
  a. 100 mL c. 150 mL
  b. 125 mL d. 200 mL

Chellemonia   43   1 Reply

mls21

The primary purpose of priming all IV tubing before connecting it to the client is to:

The primary purpose of priming all IV tubing before connecting it to the client is to:

The primary purpose of priming all IV tubing before connecting it to the client is to:
 
  a. prevent air embolism.
  b. ensure that an accurate dose of medication is delivered.
  c. aid in the solution flow through an infusion d

marygoenner   54   1 Reply

sadeboyd

The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 2000 mL of IV fluid per 24 hours. If the ...

The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 2000 mL of IV fluid per 24 hours. If the ...

The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 2000 mL of IV fluid per 24 hours. If the tubing has a drop factor of 10, how many drops per minute should the nurse set the IV to infuse?
 
  a. 10 gtt c. 14 gtt
  b. 12 gtt d.

surkheti1   35   1 Reply

decland7

The health care provider has prescribed the client to receive 500 mL fluid over four hours. If the ...

The health care provider has prescribed the client to receive 500 mL fluid over four hours. If the ...

The health care provider has prescribed the client to receive 500 mL fluid over four hours. If the drop factor is 15, the nurse will set the infusion to infuse at:
 
  a. 10 gtt/min c. 31 gtt/min
  b. 21 gtt/min d. 45 gtt/min

srueter   34   1 Reply

eenzxx

The health care provider has prescribed the client to receive 250 mL fluid over two hours. At what ...

The health care provider has prescribed the client to receive 250 mL fluid over two hours. At what ...

The health care provider has prescribed the client to receive 250 mL fluid over two hours. At what rate will the nurse set the electronic infusion device?
 
  a. 12.5mL/hr c. 50 gtt/min
  b. 125 gtt/min d. 125 mL/hr

Mstoniy   32   1 Reply

mh777

The client's family has asked the nurse why they should not turn off the alarm on the client's IV ...

The client's family has asked the nurse why they should not turn off the alarm on the client's IV ...

The client's family has asked the nurse why they should not turn off the alarm on the client's IV infusion pump. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. It's a nursing responsibility.
  b. You have not been trained in the use of the IV i

haileyyfoll   15   1 Reply

pixiesugarsocks

A client is prescribed lactated Ringer's (LR) solution for a surgical procedure. The nurse ...

A client is prescribed lactated Ringer's (LR) solution for a surgical procedure. The nurse ...

A client is prescribed lactated Ringer's (LR) solution for a surgical procedure. The nurse understands that the purpose for prescribing these IV fluids is:
 
  a. LR is an isotonic solution that will help maintain the client's normal osmot

studydude   40   1 Reply

dandy

When setting up an intravenous infusion the nurse understands that he or she must:

When setting up an intravenous infusion the nurse understands that he or she must:

When setting up an intravenous infusion the nurse understands that he or she must:
 
  a. use clean technique.
  b. confirm the prescription for the IV infusion.
  c. explain the procedure to the client.
  d. use aseptic tec

Wvbabie33   20   1 Reply

mh777

The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV fluids via an electronic infusion device when the ...

The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV fluids via an electronic infusion device when the ...

The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV fluids via an electronic infusion device when the alarm indicating occlusion rings on the pump. What should the nurse do first?
 
  a. Assess all tubings for kinks.
  b. Assess the pump fo

bl442113   34   1 Reply

mattcook69

For the client discharged receiving IV fluids, the nurse should instruct the client to notify the ...

For the client discharged receiving IV fluids, the nurse should instruct the client to notify the ...

For the client discharged receiving IV fluids, the nurse should instruct the client to notify the nurse:
 
  a. if redness, swelling, or pain develops at the IV site.
  b. at the client's next appointment of any problems related to th

minsylvia   38   1 Reply

ljko

Whenever possible, use the metric system in medication prescriptions rather than the apothecary ...

Whenever possible, use the metric system in medication prescriptions rather than the apothecary ...

Whenever possible, use the metric system in medication prescriptions rather than the apothecary system.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

18ryanmandich   28   1 Reply

ljko

In the metric system, the liter is the basic unit of weight. (True or false?)

In the metric system, the liter is the basic unit of weight. (True or false?)

In the metric system, the liter is the basic unit of weight.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

dancingalpaca   43   1 Reply

KiranSK

The abbreviation gtt in a prescription refers to a:

The abbreviation gtt in a prescription refers to a:

The abbreviation gtt in a prescription refers to a:
 
  a. gallon. c. drop.
  b. gram. d. large vessel.

Cheese   44   1 Reply

minhanh1911

A nurse is asked to prepare a solution of a drug in 2 deciliters (dL) of sterile water. How many ...

A nurse is asked to prepare a solution of a drug in 2 deciliters (dL) of sterile water. How many ...

A nurse is asked to prepare a solution of a drug in 2 deciliters (dL) of sterile water. How many milliliters of water are required?
 
  a. 2000 mL c. 200 mL
  b. 20 mL d. 20,000 mL

Jack123457   40   1 Reply

katrhina

The recommended dose for acyclovir (Zovirax) is 15 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of acyclovir ...

The recommended dose for acyclovir (Zovirax) is 15 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of acyclovir ...

The recommended dose for acyclovir (Zovirax) is 15 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of acyclovir (Zovirax) should be administered to a 245 lb. adult each day?
 
  a. 3675 mg c. 367 mg
  b. 111 mg d. 1670 mg

camdenmclellan   47   1 Reply

dandy

What is the weight/volume percentage (W/V) of a drug solution that contains 2 g of drug in 1.5 ...

What is the weight/volume percentage (W/V) of a drug solution that contains 2 g of drug in 1.5 ...

What is the weight/volume percentage (W/V) of a drug solution that contains 2 g of drug in 1.5 liters of solution?
 
  a. 0.30 c. 1.33
  b. 3 d. 0.133

jjj889   28   1 Reply

jilt

A nurse wishes to administer 1500 mL of an IV infusion to a client over a 12-hour period. If the ...

A nurse wishes to administer 1500 mL of an IV infusion to a client over a 12-hour period. If the ...

A nurse wishes to administer 1500 mL of an IV infusion to a client over a 12-hour period. If the administration set is calibrated to deliver 15 gtt/mL, at what infusion rate should the solution be administered?
 
  a. 31 gtt/min c. 15 gtt/

turks9999   34   1 Reply

whitney1261

When transcribing medication prescriptions, the nurse always spells out the word units because: ...

When transcribing medication prescriptions, the nurse always spells out the word units because: ...

When transcribing medication prescriptions, the nurse always spells out the word units because:
 
  a. U is not a hospital-approved abbreviation.
  b. the letter U may be misinterpreted as a zero.
  c. the letter U is also the ab

Rosaf833@gmail.   16   1 Reply

kdeanly

To prevent medication transcription errors, all the following rules should be observed except:

To prevent medication transcription errors, all the following rules should be observed except:

To prevent medication transcription errors, all the following rules should be observed except:
 
  a. always place a zero before a decimal number less than 1.
  b. never place a decimal and extra zeros after a whole number.
  c.

gaoxing01   21   1 Reply

katrhina

Prescribed is 500 mg of amoxicillin q6h p.o. for 10 days. The home health nurse checks the amount ...

Prescribed is 500 mg of amoxicillin q6h p.o. for 10 days. The home health nurse checks the amount ...

Prescribed is 500 mg of amoxicillin q6h p.o. for 10 days.
 
  The home health nurse checks the amount of suspension whose strength is 125 mg/2 mL and determines the client will need how many mL of suspension the client will need for the fu

jayqueen   21   1 Reply

MPC1

Prescribed is 1/4 gr of codeine sulfate p.o. now. The nurse calculates the client is to receive ...

Prescribed is 1/4 gr of codeine sulfate p.o. now. The nurse calculates the client is to receive ...

Prescribed is 1/4 gr of codeine sulfate p.o. now. The nurse calculates the client is to receive ____________________ mg of codeine sulfate.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

kadejuah   27   1 Reply

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