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- What does QID signify in medication administration?A)Twice dailyB)Three times dailyC)Four times dailyD)Every other day
- A nurse is administering medications to an adult client. Which steps should a nurse follow to ensure the right client for medication administration? (Select all that apply)(SATA)A)Verify the client's identity using two client-specific identifiers.B)Rely exclusively on electronic barcoding systems for client verification.C)Compare the client's ID band information with the MAR.D)Ask the client to verbalize their name and check it against the MAR.E)Use only the client's room number for identification.F)Ask the client's family member to identify the client.
- A nurse is calculating the total fluid intake in mL for a client who received 0.9% sodium chloride IV at 125 ml/hr over a 12-hour shift and consumed 240 mL of oral fluids during the same period. What is the client's total fluid intake in mL for the shift?A)1500 mLB)2040 mLC)1740 mLD)1660 mL
- A nurse is assessing an IV site and suspects extravasation from a vesicant medication. Which assessment findings and/or supportive actions may be expected? (Select all that apply)(SATA)A)Blistering or ulceration near the insertion siteB)Notifying the provider promptlyC)Stopping the infusion immediatelyD)Continuing infusion at a slower rateE)Continue infusion with no action
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- A nurse is completing the 8-hr I&O record for a client who consumed 120mL of clear soda, 1 piece of toast, 360mL of water, 240mL of fruit-flavored gelatin, and 120 mL of chicken broth. The client also received 300 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over the 8 hour shift. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)Correct Answer:1140 mL
- What is the term for a solution with the same solute concentration as human blood?A)HypertonicB)HyperosmolarC)IsotonicD)Hypotonic
- A nurse accidentally administers twice the prescribed amount of medication to a patient. What should be the nurse's immediate priority action?A)Assess the patient's vital signs and overall condition immediately.B)Complete documentation of medications given to other patients before addressing the error.C)Call the nurse's lawyer to discuss potential legal implications.D)Leave to take a break or lunch before attending to the situation.
- Which solution could cause blistering and ulceration at an IV site?A)Hypotonic solutionB)Vitamin infusionC)VesicantD)Isotonic fluid
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- Order: Magnesium sulfate 1 g in 100 mL 0.9% sodium chloride to infuse over 2 hours. How many mL/hr will you administer?A)40 mL/hrB)50 mL/hrC)60 mL/hrD)75 mL/hr
- The nurse is calculating the dosage of ciprofloxacin to give to a client. The dose ordered is 200 mg and on hand is a 400-mg tablet. How many tablets would the nurse give the client?A)0.25 tabletB)1 tabletC)2 tabletsD)0.5 tablet
- Which term describes a clear liquid medication often prepared in water or alcohol?A)ElixirB)SuspensionC)PasteD)Ointment
- What is the term used to describe the movement of fluid into the third space, making it unavailable for physiological use?A)Fluid shiftB)Fluid transferC)Fluid retentionD)Fluid expansion
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- To reduce medication errors, nurses should dropdown the medication label with the MAR.
- Clients have the right to dropdown medications or treatments.
- A nurse is assisting in preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following transcription examples should the nurse use?A)2.0 mgB)0.2 mgC)0.20 mgD)2 mg
- During unit conversion from larger to smaller units, in which direction should the decimal point move?A)RightB)LeftC)MiddleD)Top
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- A nurse is about to administer a medication and realizes the client is unable to verbalize their identifiers due to confusion. What is the correct action for the nurse to take?A)Skip the identity verification step to avoid delaying medication administration.B)Ask a colleague who is familiar with the client to confirm their identity.C)Verify the client's identity using the MAR and the client's identification band.D)Proceed with the administration as the nurse knows the client well.
- The nurse needs to administer doxycycline to a client. The prescription is for 300 mg, and the tablets available are 150 mg each. How many tablets would the nurse give?A)2 tabletsB)1 tabletC)3 tabletsD)0.5 tablet
- SQ or method used for heparin injection is:A)Intravenous (IV)B)InhalationC)Intramuscular (IM)D)Subcutaneous
- A medication dissolved water or saline is called a(n):A)CapsuleB)SyrupC)SuspensionD)Solution
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- 1mL is equal to how many drops (gtts)?A)15 drops.B)10 drops.C)5 drops.D)30 drops.
- A nurse receives an order to administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingually for a patient experiencing chest pain. The order states 'STAT. What does this indicate?A)The medication should be given every four hours.B)The medication should be given after the next meal.C)The medication should be given twice a day.D)The medication should be given immediately and only once.
- What type of medication is designed to dissolve on the tongue?A)Enteric tabB)CapsuleC)DTD)Film-coated
- What term describes the reasons for prescribing a specific medication?A)AllergiesB)ContraindicationsC)ComplicationsD)Indications