Author Question: The nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication. After removing the container cap, which of ... (Read 101 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication. After removing the container cap, which of these steps in preparation is correct?

a. Place cap facedown, hold bottle at waist level, and pour to desired level using edge of liquid as the scale.
b. Dispose of cap, hold bottle at chest level, and pour to desired level using base of the meniscus as the scale.
c. Place cap on the side, hold bottle at eye level, and pour to desired level using edge of liquid as the scale.
d. Place cap upside down, hold bottle at eye level, and pour to desired level using base of the meniscus as the scale.

Question 2

What are the MOST common ectopic heartbeats?

a. premature ventricular contractions c. ventricular fibrillation
b. ventricular asystole d. ventricular tachycardia

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
When preparing to administer a liquid medication, hold bottle at eye level, and pour to desired level using base of the meniscus as the scale to ensure accuracy of the dose. Place cap upside down on a stable surface to prevent transfer of microorganisms.

Answer to Question 2

A
Atrial dysrhythmias are usually not life-threatening and include premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), premature atrial contractions (PACs), atrial tachycardia, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation. Common causes for these conditions include myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, electrolyte imbalances, emotional stress, and medications; they are usually treated with digitalis preparations.