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ericka1

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The nurse is to administer an IM medication contained in a glass ampule. The nurse knows to:
 
  a. distribute the medication between the top and bottom of the ampule.
  b. snap the top of the ampule with bare fingers.
  c. save any unused medication.
  d. use a filter needle or straw to withdraw the medication.

Question 2

Prior to administering a medication, the nurse should:
 
  a. ask the client about drug allergies.
  b. ask the client why he or she is prescribed the medication.
  c. draw laboratory specimens.
  d. have the client empty his or her bladder.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: All of the medication should be in the bottom of the ampule.
B Incorrect: The nurse should use a dry gauze pad to prevent accidental injury.
C Incorrect: The unused portion must be discarded.
D Correct: This prevents small glass fragments from entering the syringe.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Before administering any medication, the nurse should ask the client about all drug allergies.
B Incorrect: The nurse, not the patient, should provide this information, as well as the name of the drug.
C Incorrect: This is only necessary for certain medications.
D Incorrect: This is not necessary for medication administration.




ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


olderstudent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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