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Injectable iron should be administered by which injection method?
 
  a. Subcutaneous
  b. Intradermal
  c. Z-track intramuscular injection
  d. IV piggyback

Question 2

A nurse is observing another nurse prepare insulin for administration to a diabetic patient. Which observation is considered unsafe?
 
  a. The nurse draws up the Regular insulin first, then the NPH insulin.
  b. The nurse draws up both the Regular and NPH insulin in the same syringe.
  c. The nurse draws up the insulin in a syringe calibrated in milligrams (mg).
  d. The nurse draws up 30 units of NPH insulin as ordered by the physician.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
For medications that are irritating or may stain the skin (e.g., iron), the Z-track technique of IM injection is employed. The Z-track uses the skin itself as a door to seal in the drug and prevent it from leaking back out from muscle tissue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Insulin should be drawn up in a special insulin syringe that is marked or calibrated in units. Accuracy is very important when calculating insulin dosages because a small error makes a big change. Use the correct syringe, the correct insulin, and the correct dose.





 

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