The nurse confirm the client's prescription for ampicillin 500 mg ...

[michelleunicorn]

The nurse confirm the client's prescription for ampicillin 500 mg p.o. q.i.d. The p.o. addresses which of the seven rights?
 
  a. right client c. right time
  b. right medication d. right route

Question 2

When the nurse is preparing to draw up medication for a subcutaneous injection for an older adult client, the choice is:
 
  a. a 1 mL syringe with a 5/8 inch, 25 gauge needle.
  b. a 1 mL syringe with a 1 inch 27 gauge needle.
  c. a 2 mL syringe with a 1/2 inch, 22 gauge needle.
  d. a 3 mL syringe with a 1/4 inch, 28 gauge needle.

[trampas]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This abbreviation does not address right client.
B Incorrect: Ampicillin addresses the right medication.
C Incorrect: The abbreviation q.i.d. addresses right time.
D Correct: The abbreviation p.o. means by mouth (the route).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: A maximum of 1 mL can be injected into subcutaneous tissue. A 1/2- to 5/8-inch needle with a 25-28-gauge needle is appropriate for a subcutaneous injection.
B Incorrect: This needle is too long and will probably enter the client's muscle.
C Incorrect: The syringe and needle gauge are more appropriate for an IM injection.
D Incorrect: The syringe is too large for small calibrations and the 1/4-inch needle is used for intradermal injections.

[michelleunicorn]

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[trampas]

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