This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The nurse is preparing to draw up a medication using a filter needle and a syringe. This equipment ... (Read 67 times)

olgavictoria

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
The nurse is preparing to draw up a medication using a filter needle and a syringe. This equipment is necessary when the medication is being withdrawn from an ______________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

A patient with multiple intravenous lines has blood infusing in the right antecubital space, parenteral nutrition infusing through a right subclavian line, and normal saline with potassium infusing in the left forearm.
 
  An intravenous medication is ordered stat. The nurse will use the line in the ____________ to administer the medication.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ally

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Answer to Question 1

ampule
Filter needles must be used when medication is withdrawn from a glass ampule. Filter needles prevent glass particles from being drawn into the syringe.

Answer to Question 2

left forearm
Never administer IV medications through tubing that is infusing blood, blood products, or parenteral nutrition solutions.





 

Did you know?

The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library