Author Question: The nurse has to give an intramuscular injection to an adult. What is the correct gauge needle? ... (Read 52 times)

joesmith1212

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
The nurse has to give an intramuscular injection to an adult. What is the correct gauge needle?
 
  A) 21
  B) 23
  C) 25
  D) 28

Question 2

Which statement is incorrect about the administration of oral medications?
 
  A) Check expiration dates on all labels.
  B) Check patients for allergies to drugs.
  C) Be aware that some drugs are best taken on an empty stomach.
  D) When a patient is NPO, the patient can not receive any drugs.



Gabe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library