A client has a sliding scale for insulin dosage. The order is for ...

[burton19126]

A client has a sliding scale for insulin dosage. The order is for Humulin R every 6 hours as follows:
 
  Accuchecks every 6 hours
  BG 0180 mg/dL no coverage
  BG 181 mg/dL240 mg/dL 2 units subcutaneously
  BG 241 mg/dL300 mg/dL 4 units subcutaneously
  BG 301 mg/dL400 mg/dL 6 units subcutaneously
  BG > 400 mg 8 units subcutaneously and call the physician
  At 11 AM the client's Accucheck reading was 242 mg/dL. How many units of Humulin R insulin would the client receive?
  A) 2 units subcutaneously
  B) 4 units subcutaneously
  C) 6 units subcutaneously
  D) 8 units subcutaneously and call the physician

Question 2

The nurse has to administer Humulin R 18 units subcutaneously and NPH 35 units subcutaneous daily at 7:30 AM.
 
  What is the correct order for drawing up these medications?
   1) Inject into the Humulin R vial 18 units of air
   2) Inject into the NPH vial 35 units of air
   3) Withdraw 18 units of Humulin R insulin
   4) Withdraw 35 units of NPH insulin
  A) 1, 2, 3, 4
  B) 1, 2, 4, 3
  C) 2, 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 1, 4, 3

[matt95]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C

[burton19126]

TYSM

[adf223]

Excellent