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SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing medication that is packaged in an ampule. Which are appropriate nursing actions when preparing this medication? Select all that apply.

1. Using a filter straw when administering the injection to the client
2. Using gauze when opening the ampule
3. Tapping the neck of the ampule to drop all medication into the body of the ampule prior to opening it
4. Checking the expiration date on the ampule
5. Wiping the container with an antimicrobial prior to opening the ampule

Question 2

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assisting the nurse with topical medications. Which actions by the UAP are not appropriate?

Select all that apply.
1. Assessing a skin rash
2. Applying antibiotic cream
3. Applying lotion to dry skin after a bath
4. Asking the nurse to look at an area of skin excoriation
5. Applying cream to the client's skin due to itching

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5

Appropriate nursing actions when preparing a medication from an ampule include using gauze when opening the ampule to prevent accidental laceration of the nurse's finger; tapping the neck of the ampule in order to clear the neck of all medication to prevent losing some when the ampule is opened; checking the expiration date on the ampule to be sure the medication is not expired; and wiping the outside of the container with an antimicrobial prior to opening in order to prevent contamination of the fluid once the ampule is opened. Although the nurse will use a filter straw when withdrawing the medication from the ampule, this will be exchanged for a needle prior to injecting the medication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2

The UAP is able to apply lotions or cream to a client's skin if it is dry or the client is complaining of itching. The UAP can also ask the nurse to look at an area of skin excoriation on a client. The UAP cannot assess the skin nor can the UAP administer prescribed topical medications, such as an antibiotic cream.