Author Question: Which action by the nurse is most accurate when drawing up medication from an ampule? a. Consider ... (Read 107 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which action by the nurse is most accurate when drawing up medication from an ampule?

a. Consider the rim of the ampule as sterile.
b. Use a filter needle to withdraw the medication.
c. Wrap a paper towel around the neck of the ampule before breaking it.
d. Inject 0.5 mL of air into the ampule before withdrawing the medication.

Question 2

Which data will the nurse document when administering a PRN oral pain medication to a patient? (Select all that apply.)

a. Date, time, drug name, dosage, and route of administration
b. Essential patient education about the drug completed
c. Administration receptacle used
d. Signs and symptoms of adverse drug effects
e. Evaluation of therapeutic effectiveness

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Filtered needles are used to withdraw the medication and then changed before administration of the injection. The rim of the ampule is considered to be contaminated because of the possible presence of broken glass. Paper towels do not protect the nurse from broken glass. The ampule is not airtight, so no air needs to be injected into it before removing the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Date, time, drug name, dosage, and route of administration are included in the seven rights of medication administration. The patient should be educated about the drug being administered. The nurse should observe for adverse drug effects. Evaluating the drug's therapeutic effectiveness is important. Unless the receptacle used is unusual, it does not need to be noted.