Author Question: The nurse plans to administer heparin by drawing the heparin up in an appropriate syringe, donning ... (Read 76 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse plans to administer heparin by drawing the heparin up in an appropriate syringe, donning gloves, prepping the patient's abdominal area, injecting the needle, aspirating for blood, and injecting the medication.

Which statement best describes the nurse's plan?
1. The nurse does not need to wear gloves.
2. The nurse should not aspirate for blood.
3. The nurse does not need to prep the skin.
4. The nurse performed the injection correctly.

Question 2

While in the hospital, the pediatric patient has been receiving amoxicillin 10 mL orally bid, pc. The child will be going home on this medication. What is the best instruction by the nurse for the parents?

1. Give 2 teaspoons by mouth, 3 times a day, on an empty stomach.
2. Give 2 teaspoons by mouth, twice a day, after meals.
3. Give 2 teaspoons by mouth, 3 times a day, after meals.
4. Give 2 teaspoons by mouth, twice a day, with meals.

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: When performing heparin injections, the nurse should not aspirate for blood as this may cause bruising or bleeding. Gloves must always be worn for invasive techniques. The nurse did not perform the correct technique. The skin should be prepped with alcohol prior to administering an injection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Giving 2 teaspoons by mouth, twice a day, after meals is correct. Giving 2 teaspoons by mouth, 3 times a day, after meals is incorrect. Giving 2 teaspoons by mouth, twice a day, with meals is incorrect. Giving 2 teaspoons by mouth, 3 times a day, on an empty stomach is incorrect.