Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
Nurses have a right to administer drugs safely and have the right to stop, think, and be vigilant when administering medications. Another worker's desk will be noisy, with many distractions. Many drugs are used for off-label purposes; having a hospital policy helps ensure safety. Single-dose vials are more convenient and help to reduce calculation errors, but multi-dose vials are often used; nurses unsure of calculations should check their work with another nurse. Nurses frequently have to look up information on new drugs, and hospitals should offer reasonable access to current information.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
Medications should not be mixed with a large amount of food or beverage because patients may miss the full dose if they do not consume the entire amount. If the entire bottle is not consumed, the nurse will have difficulty determining how much dose was received. If medications interact with formula in vivo, package information will indicate this.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Humor and Violation of Social Norms
Remember the “ten rights” when administering medications.
Topical medications come in a variety of forms.
Long Term Control Medications