EXAM 2 Flashcards
What are the 10 rights to medication admin ?
Right dose, medication, patient, frequency, route, education, right to refuse, right assessment, documentation, evaluation
What are the 3 safety checks before giving a medication?
- READ MAR THEN SELECT MED
- COMPRE MED TO MAR
- RECHECK LABEL BEFORE PREPARING MED OR BEFORE ADMIN AT THE BEDSIDE
What should you never do when administering skin medication?
Rub it in
What should you do before administering skin medication?
Remove old patches
How do you administer skin meds ?
- Put on gloves
- Remove any old patches
- Clean site
- Firmly press down medication
What are some things skin meds are used for?
Hormones, Pain meds, Nicotine patches, Cardiac meds.
What are 3 different Respiratory/Inhalation devices?
Metered dose inhaler
Dry powder inhaler
Nebulizer
How do you administer a Metered dose inhaler
Push down on pump
Inhale slowly and deeply
Exhale through pursed lips for 5-10 secs.
How do you administer a Dry powder inhaler
Quickly inhale
Hold breathe 5-10 secs
Exhale slowly through pursed lips
What do you always assess before and after use of a nebulizer
LUNGS
What must the patient do after each use with the inhalation device?
Rinse their mouth
What position must the patient be in when admin a rectal suppository?
Left sims position with right leg flexed
How far does a rectal suppository need to go?
3 to 4 inches
How long does the patient need to stay on their side after a suppository ?
5 minutes
How elevated does a large volume enema need to be
18 inches
How long should the enema be given?
5-10 minutes
How long must the patient hold in the enema ?
5-10 minutes
How do you administer a small volume enema?
Squeeze bottle and roll end up on itself.
How long does a patient need to hold in a small volume enema ?
5-10 minutes