Author Question: The nurse is teaching a patient how to mix 5 units of regular insulin and 15 units of NPH insulin in ... (Read 53 times)

EY67 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse is teaching a patient how to mix 5 units of regular insulin and 15 units of NPH insulin in the same syringe. The nurse determines that further instruction is needed if the patient does which of the following?

a. Injects 5 units of air into the regular insulin vial first and withdraws 5 units of regular insulin
b. Injects 15 units of air into the NPH insulin vial but does not withdraw the medication
c. Withdraws 5 units of regular insulin before withdrawing 15 units of NPH insulin
d. Calculates the combined total insulin dose as 20 units after withdrawing the regular insulin from the vial

Question 2

For a client with COPD, a nurse anticipates the use of a:

A. Face tent
B. Face mask
C. Nasal cannula
D. Nonrebreathing mask

meltdown117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
When rapid- or short-acting insulin is mixed with intermediate- or long-acting insulin, air should be injected into the intermediate- or long-acting insulin vial first without withdrawal of the medication. Regular insulin is withdrawn first, and then the combined total insulin dose is calculated before the NPH insulin is withdrawn from the vial.

Answer to Question 2

C
C. A nasal cannula is useful for low oxygen concentration for clients with chronic lung disease.
A. The face tent is a shieldlike device that fits under the client's chin and can deliver high levels of oxygen, not suitable for COPD.
B. The face mask fits over the client's mouth and nose and can deliver high levels of oxygen, not suitable for COPD.
D. The nonrebreathing mask delivers high levels of oxygen, not suitable for COPD.