Author Question: Implementation of an appropriate technique for medication administration occurs when the nurse is: ... (Read 43 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Implementation of an appropriate technique for medication administration occurs when the nurse is:

A. Administering medication prepared by other nurses
B. Using sterile technique for nonparenteral medications
C. Leaving medication at the bedside when the client is in the bathroom
D. Documenting the reason for medication refusal in the nurses' notes

Question 2

MC Jane has been ordered to have blood work drawn for serum electrolytes. She is on bed rest and has an IV in the basilic vein of the right forearm. The most appropriate site for blood withdrawal is

A. Left upper arm (brachial vein).
B. Right forearm (radial vein).
C. Foot (greater saphenous vein).
D. Left forearm (median cubital vein).

joshbk44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
D. If the client refuses a medication, document the reason for refusal in the nurses' notes.
A. Never administer a medication prepared by another nurse.
B. Use good medical aseptic technique; perform hand hygiene before preparing a dose of medication. Avoid touching tablets and capsules. Use sterile technique for parenteral medications.
C. Remain with the client as the client takes the medication. Provide assistance if necessary (e.g., for the client who is weak and unable to administer eye drops). Do not leave medications at a client's bedside without a prescriber's order to do so.

Answer to Question 2

D