To withdraw medication from an ampule, the nurse should open the ...

[KWilfred]

To withdraw medication from an ampule, the nurse should open the ampule by:
 
  a. placing a tissue around the neck and snapping the top off carefully
  b. filing the neck and snapping the top while wearing gloves
  c. wrapping a sterile gauze pad around the neck and snapping the top off away from oneself
  d. placing the neck on a solid surface and tapping it gently with a sterile clamp

Question 2

Before administering a capsule form of medication to a client via a nasogastric tube, the nurse must FIRST do which of the following actions?
 
  a. Dissolve it in about 50 cc of cold water.
  b. Check placement of the tube before instilling medication.
  c. Dissolve it in about 100 cc of warm water.
  d. See if a liquid equivalent form is available.

[sultana.d]

Answer to Question 1

C
When withdrawing a medication from an ampule, wrapping a sterile gauze pad around the neck and snapping the top off away from oneself. This prevents percutaneous injury.

Answer to Question 2

B
Prior to administering anything via a nasogastric tube, placement must first be verified.

[KWilfred]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Sarahjh]

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