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A young child is to receive an IV antibiotic packaged in 50 mL of 5 dextrose and water over 30 minutes; the nurse would do which of the following:
 
  a. use volumetric IV pump for administration.
  b. use gravity drip for administration.
  c. administer the medication via IV bolus.
  d. delegate the activity to a nursing assistant.

Question 2

The proper needle length for a subcutaneous injection in infants and thin children is:
 
  a. 3/8 to 1/2 inch. c. 5/8 to 1 inch.
  b. 1/2 to 5/8 inch. d. 1 to 1 1/2 inches.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Because of the volume and time of administration, it is not appropriate for IV bolus, so it should be administered using a volumetric IV pump.
B Incorrect: Gravity drip is not appropriate when administering IV medications to children.
C Incorrect: Because of the volume and time of administration, it is not appropriate for IV bolus.
D Incorrect: IV medication administration is out of the scope of practice of a nursing assistant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Needles any longer will reach the muscular layer of tissue.
B Incorrect: This needle is too long for infants and thin young children.
C Incorrect: This needle is too long for infants and thin young children.
D Incorrect: This needle is too long for infants and thin young children.




appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


AISCAMPING

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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