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What is the most effective way to ensure consistent absorption of daily insulin injections?
What is the most effective way to ensure consistent absorption of daily insulin injections?
- Injecting the medication in different sites within the same leg (correct)
- Taking the injection with food
- Taking the injection at the same time every day
- Injecting the medication in the same spot every time
When should a patient stop taking antibiotics?
When should a patient stop taking antibiotics?
- After skipping a few doses
- When they start feeling better
- Based on the provider's orders except in extenuating circumstances (correct)
- When they feel tired of taking them
What should a patient do if they are 30 minutes late taking their medication?
What should a patient do if they are 30 minutes late taking their medication?
- Take it at any time during the day
- Skip that dose
- Double the dose the next time
- Take it within the 60-minute window of the scheduled time (correct)
In which situation would a nurse use the Z-track method for an injection?
In which situation would a nurse use the Z-track method for an injection?
Why is rotating injection sites important when administering medications?
Why is rotating injection sites important when administering medications?
What could happen if a patient does not complete their full course of antibiotics?
What could happen if a patient does not complete their full course of antibiotics?
Why does a nurse aspirate the syringe before injecting medication?
Why does a nurse aspirate the syringe before injecting medication?
What should a nurse do if blood return is noticed in the syringe upon aspiration during an injection?
What should a nurse do if blood return is noticed in the syringe upon aspiration during an injection?
At what angle should a nurse insert a 27-gauge-inch needle for a tuberculin test?
At what angle should a nurse insert a 27-gauge-inch needle for a tuberculin test?
What physiological change in older adults requires close monitoring for medication toxicity?
What physiological change in older adults requires close monitoring for medication toxicity?
Who is ultimately responsible for a medication error when a dose is incorrectly administered?
Who is ultimately responsible for a medication error when a dose is incorrectly administered?
How does holding the feeding for at least 30 minutes after administering a proton pump inhibitor through an NG tube ensure effective absorption?
How does holding the feeding for at least 30 minutes after administering a proton pump inhibitor through an NG tube ensure effective absorption?
What action will the nurse take to help a patient eliminate a gaseous medication like nitrous oxide?
What action will the nurse take to help a patient eliminate a gaseous medication like nitrous oxide?
What should a nurse do when wasting a portion of a narcotic medication?
What should a nurse do when wasting a portion of a narcotic medication?
How should buccal medications be taken by a patient?
How should buccal medications be taken by a patient?
What is the nurse’s priority action to protect a patient from medication error?
What is the nurse’s priority action to protect a patient from medication error?
What should a new nurse do when asked to give a medication prepared by another nurse?
What should a new nurse do when asked to give a medication prepared by another nurse?
Which medication route is the fastest for absorption?
Which medication route is the fastest for absorption?
Where does an acidic drug get absorbed in the body?
Where does an acidic drug get absorbed in the body?
What position should patients with NG tubes be placed in to prevent aspiration?
What position should patients with NG tubes be placed in to prevent aspiration?
Which patient condition would be inappropriate for aspirin administration?
Which patient condition would be inappropriate for aspirin administration?
What indicates that an idiosyncratic event is occurring with a central nervous system stimulant?
What indicates that an idiosyncratic event is occurring with a central nervous system stimulant?
How much water should be used to flush between medications in a patient with NG tube?
How much water should be used to flush between medications in a patient with NG tube?
What should a nurse do if unsure about a medication order's clarity or completeness?
What should a nurse do if unsure about a medication order's clarity or completeness?
Which medication would be most appropriate for immediate pain relief for a severe headache?
Which medication would be most appropriate for immediate pain relief for a severe headache?
What does it mean when a patient experiences an idiosyncratic event with medication?
What does it mean when a patient experiences an idiosyncratic event with medication?
What would a nurse anticipate when administering acidic medication in terms of absorption?
What would a nurse anticipate when administering acidic medication in terms of absorption?
What should the nurse do first if they realize they did not check the identification of a patient before administering medication?
What should the nurse do first if they realize they did not check the identification of a patient before administering medication?
In a scenario where two patients have the same last name, which right of medication administration is the priority to reduce the chance of an error?
In a scenario where two patients have the same last name, which right of medication administration is the priority to reduce the chance of an error?
What should a nurse prioritize to manage a patient who prefers not to take their allergy pill due to drowsiness?
What should a nurse prioritize to manage a patient who prefers not to take their allergy pill due to drowsiness?
When preparing to administer medication from a vial, what should be the correct order of steps for a nurse?
When preparing to administer medication from a vial, what should be the correct order of steps for a nurse?
What is the most appropriate nursing action to minimize the risk of aspiration for a patient?
What is the most appropriate nursing action to minimize the risk of aspiration for a patient?
When a patient refuses medication, what should be the nurse's first action?
When a patient refuses medication, what should be the nurse's first action?
When should a nurse advise a patient to refill an inhaler that contains 200 puffs and is administered two times daily?
When should a nurse advise a patient to refill an inhaler that contains 200 puffs and is administered two times daily?
If a nurse is watching others prepare medications, which action would require immediate intervention?
If a nurse is watching others prepare medications, which action would require immediate intervention?
Which statement regarding insulin administration is correct?
Which statement regarding insulin administration is correct?
Which patient would a nurse closely monitor for an unintended synergistic effect?
Which patient would a nurse closely monitor for an unintended synergistic effect?
How should an IM injection be administered to minimize local skin irritation?
How should an IM injection be administered to minimize local skin irritation?
What is the purpose of the Z-track method in IM injections?
What is the purpose of the Z-track method in IM injections?
What action should the nurse take when administering eardrops to a 2-year-old child?
What action should the nurse take when administering eardrops to a 2-year-old child?
Which syringe should the nurse use to administer 0.3 mL of U-500 insulin?
Which syringe should the nurse use to administer 0.3 mL of U-500 insulin?
How many tablets of hydrochlorothiazide will the nurse administer if the order is for 12.5 mg and each tablet is 25 mg?
How many tablets of hydrochlorothiazide will the nurse administer if the order is for 12.5 mg and each tablet is 25 mg?
When should a trough level be scheduled for a patient receiving phenytoin at 0900?
When should a trough level be scheduled for a patient receiving phenytoin at 0900?
What is the priority physiological function for nurses to assess in a patient receiving vancomycin?
What is the priority physiological function for nurses to assess in a patient receiving vancomycin?
How many tablets of lorazepam 0.5 mg should the nurse administer if the order is for 1 mg orally twice daily?
How many tablets of lorazepam 0.5 mg should the nurse administer if the order is for 1 mg orally twice daily?
Which needle size and length are recommended for an intramuscular injection into an adult deltoid muscle?
Which needle size and length are recommended for an intramuscular injection into an adult deltoid muscle?
Why does a nurse aspirate when administering an intramuscular corticosteroid injection?
Why does a nurse aspirate when administering an intramuscular corticosteroid injection?
What is the correct order of steps when preparing medication from a vial?
What is the correct order of steps when preparing medication from a vial?
What should a nurse do if a child refuses to take oral medication in the presence of a parent?
What should a nurse do if a child refuses to take oral medication in the presence of a parent?
Which statement best describes what a nurse should do if air bubbles are present in a syringe during medication preparation?
Which statement best describes what a nurse should do if air bubbles are present in a syringe during medication preparation?
What should a nurse do to minimize potential discomfort when administering injections to patients?
What should a nurse do to minimize potential discomfort when administering injections to patients?
Why is it important for nurses to involve parents in medication administration to children?
Why is it important for nurses to involve parents in medication administration to children?
Which patient is most likely to experience polypharmacy?
Which patient is most likely to experience polypharmacy?
What is the nurse's priority when a 40-kg child is prescribed 25 mg of medication four times a day?
What is the nurse's priority when a 40-kg child is prescribed 25 mg of medication four times a day?
Which action would cause the supervising nurse to intervene?
Which action would cause the supervising nurse to intervene?
In which scenario would a spacer be most beneficial for an inhaler patient?
In which scenario would a spacer be most beneficial for an inhaler patient?
What should a nurse do when caring for a patient with a red streak at an IV site that is warm and tender to the touch?
What should a nurse do when caring for a patient with a red streak at an IV site that is warm and tender to the touch?
What could happen if a child weighing 40 kg receives 25 mg of medication four times a day outside the therapeutic range?
What could happen if a child weighing 40 kg receives 25 mg of medication four times a day outside the therapeutic range?
Why is it important for a nurse to follow correct insulin mixing procedures?
Why is it important for a nurse to follow correct insulin mixing procedures?
Which insulin preparation method would warrant immediate intervention by the supervising nurse?
Which insulin preparation method would warrant immediate intervention by the supervising nurse?
Why is correction insulin preferred to manage elevated blood sugar in patients?
Why is correction insulin preferred to manage elevated blood sugar in patients?
In a polypharmacy scenario, what risk does the patient face if multiple medications interact unintentionally?
In a polypharmacy scenario, what risk does the patient face if multiple medications interact unintentionally?
Why should glargine (Lantus) be administered separately and not mixed with other medications?
Why should glargine (Lantus) be administered separately and not mixed with other medications?
Which patient is most likely to be affected by polypharmacy?
Which patient is most likely to be affected by polypharmacy?
What is the rationale behind rolling, not shaking, an insulin vial?
What is the rationale behind rolling, not shaking, an insulin vial?
What is the best approach for a nurse when a child refuses to take oral medication in the presence of a parent?
What is the best approach for a nurse when a child refuses to take oral medication in the presence of a parent?
For an older-adult patient needing an intramuscular injection, which site is preferred and safest?
For an older-adult patient needing an intramuscular injection, which site is preferred and safest?
When preparing an intravenous (IV) piggyback infusion, what is the correct order of steps?
When preparing an intravenous (IV) piggyback infusion, what is the correct order of steps?
What action should a nurse take when administering oral medications to patients?
What action should a nurse take when administering oral medications to patients?
Which patient condition would NOT indicate the need for a spacer when using an inhaler?
Which patient condition would NOT indicate the need for a spacer when using an inhaler?
What should a nurse do if a 40-kg child is prescribed 100 mg of medication per day, and the therapeutic range is 200 to 400 mg?
What should a nurse do if a 40-kg child is prescribed 100 mg of medication per day, and the therapeutic range is 200 to 400 mg?
Which action by a nurse observing other nurses would require immediate intervention?
Which action by a nurse observing other nurses would require immediate intervention?
What should a nurse do first when assessing a patient with redness, warmth, and tenderness at an IV site?
What should a nurse do first when assessing a patient with redness, warmth, and tenderness at an IV site?
Why should a nurse not change a prescribed dose without consulting the prescriber?
Why should a nurse not change a prescribed dose without consulting the prescriber?
What is the rationale for not aspirating when administering vaccines according to current recommendations?
What is the rationale for not aspirating when administering vaccines according to current recommendations?
'Polypharmacy' refers to:
'Polypharmacy' refers to:
'Blood return' is significant during IV administration because it helps to:
'Blood return' is significant during IV administration because it helps to:
'Phlebitis' at an IV site can indicate:
'Phlebitis' at an IV site can indicate:
'Synergistic effect' of medications implies that their combined effect is:
'Synergistic effect' of medications implies that their combined effect is:
What is the correct procedure for administering a corticosteroid inhaler to reduce the risk of fungal infection?
What is the correct procedure for administering a corticosteroid inhaler to reduce the risk of fungal infection?
Why should needles never be forced into a sharps disposal container?
Why should needles never be forced into a sharps disposal container?
When administering incompatible IV medication, what should the nurse do before and after giving the medication?
When administering incompatible IV medication, what should the nurse do before and after giving the medication?
What is the recommended action for a nurse to reduce needlestick injuries when disposing of used needles?
What is the recommended action for a nurse to reduce needlestick injuries when disposing of used needles?
What should a nurse do before and after administering incompatible IV medication?
What should a nurse do before and after administering incompatible IV medication?
Which patient action can help reduce the risk of fungal infection after using a corticosteroid inhaler?
Which patient action can help reduce the risk of fungal infection after using a corticosteroid inhaler?
Why should needles never be recapped after use?
Why should needles never be recapped after use?
What should be the nurse's first priority when an error occurs during medication administration?
What should be the nurse's first priority when an error occurs during medication administration?
In a situation with two patients having the same last name, which right of medication administration is the priority to reduce the chance of an error?
In a situation with two patients having the same last name, which right of medication administration is the priority to reduce the chance of an error?
A patient refuses to take a daily allergy pill due to drowsiness. What should the nurse do?
A patient refuses to take a daily allergy pill due to drowsiness. What should the nurse do?
In which order should a nurse perform steps when preparing medication from a vial?
In which order should a nurse perform steps when preparing medication from a vial?
What should a nurse prioritize when administering medication to reduce errors?
What should a nurse prioritize when administering medication to reduce errors?
When a patient refuses medication due to side effects, what should a nurse do?
When a patient refuses medication due to side effects, what should a nurse do?
What is crucial to ensure when two patients share the same last name in a healthcare setting?
What is crucial to ensure when two patients share the same last name in a healthcare setting?
What is a key step for a nurse to take when administering medications in a healthcare facility?
What is a key step for a nurse to take when administering medications in a healthcare facility?
How can a nurse manage a patient's refusal of medication due to side effects effectively?
How can a nurse manage a patient's refusal of medication due to side effects effectively?
Which therapy should a nurse recommend for a patient with excessive worry and work stress?
Which therapy should a nurse recommend for a patient with excessive worry and work stress?
What interaction would cause a nurse to notify the healthcare provider in a patient taking warfarin and Ginkgo biloba?
What interaction would cause a nurse to notify the healthcare provider in a patient taking warfarin and Ginkgo biloba?
What is the purpose of biofeedback training for a teen with anxiety disorder?
What is the purpose of biofeedback training for a teen with anxiety disorder?
What did a nurse recommend for a patient practicing breathwork and yoga, in addition to energy field therapies?
What did a nurse recommend for a patient practicing breathwork and yoga, in addition to energy field therapies?
What should a nurse do if a newly admitted older adult patient brings medications that include lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin, aspirin, Ginkgo biloba, and echinacea?
What should a nurse do if a newly admitted older adult patient brings medications that include lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin, aspirin, Ginkgo biloba, and echinacea?
What technique would be most suitable for a patient who prefers nonmedical approaches for managing stress?
What technique would be most suitable for a patient who prefers nonmedical approaches for managing stress?
What would be the nurse's recommendation for a patient looking for a nonmedical approach to improve memory?
What would be the nurse's recommendation for a patient looking for a nonmedical approach to improve memory?
What should a nurse suggest for an individual wanting to manipulate energy fields for healing purposes?
What should a nurse suggest for an individual wanting to manipulate energy fields for healing purposes?
What intervention would be most beneficial for a patient looking to develop awareness and voluntary control over physiological symptoms?
What intervention would be most beneficial for a patient looking to develop awareness and voluntary control over physiological symptoms?
What would be appropriate for a patient interested in using mind-body therapies for stress management?
What would be appropriate for a patient interested in using mind-body therapies for stress management?
What is the main goal of acupuncture therapy?
What is the main goal of acupuncture therapy?
In Latin American traditional healing, what is the primary focus of Curanderismo?
In Latin American traditional healing, what is the primary focus of Curanderismo?
Which therapy involves transferring 'universal life energy' for healing purposes?
Which therapy involves transferring 'universal life energy' for healing purposes?
What is a common characteristic of tribal traditional healing practices?
What is a common characteristic of tribal traditional healing practices?
Which type of nursing focuses on advancing health through caring-healing relationships?
Which type of nursing focuses on advancing health through caring-healing relationships?
What is the priority goal when a nurse uses a holistic approach to care?
What is the priority goal when a nurse uses a holistic approach to care?
'Vitalism' is associated with which type of therapeutic approach?
'Vitalism' is associated with which type of therapeutic approach?
'Ayurvedic' medicine, practiced since the first century AD, originates from which region?
'Ayurvedic' medicine, practiced since the first century AD, originates from which region?
Which therapy is more effective in treating physical ailments than in preventing stress-related disease or managing chronic illness?
Which therapy is more effective in treating physical ailments than in preventing stress-related disease or managing chronic illness?
In relaxation therapy, which cognitive skill involves learning to tolerate uncertain and unfamiliar experiences?
In relaxation therapy, which cognitive skill involves learning to tolerate uncertain and unfamiliar experiences?
What does an integrative medical clinic staffed by allopathic and complementary practitioners allow healthcare consumers to experience?
What does an integrative medical clinic staffed by allopathic and complementary practitioners allow healthcare consumers to experience?
During a relaxation therapy skills group, what technique involves slow, deep abdominal breathing while tensing and relaxing muscle groups?
During a relaxation therapy skills group, what technique involves slow, deep abdominal breathing while tensing and relaxing muscle groups?
What does a therapeutic touch practitioner primarily scan a patient's body to identify?
What does a therapeutic touch practitioner primarily scan a patient's body to identify?
Which therapy is indicated for stress-related illness and can help increase productivity and improve mood?
Which therapy is indicated for stress-related illness and can help increase productivity and improve mood?
Which skill is essential for a relaxation therapy group that involves stopping unnecessary goal-directed and analytical activity?
Which skill is essential for a relaxation therapy group that involves stopping unnecessary goal-directed and analytical activity?
What does acupuncture primarily redirect in the body's meridian energy lines to influence internal organs?
What does acupuncture primarily redirect in the body's meridian energy lines to influence internal organs?
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