Medication

Question 1

Wet Diapers to obtain urine volume output is measured how

Answer 1

1 gm Of Wet Diaper Weight = 1 mL Urine (1 gm = 1 mL)
Subtract Weight Of Dry Diaper From Weight Of Wet Diaper

Question 2

Minimum acceptable urine output <2 y/o

Answer 2

1 mL/kg/hr

Question 3

Minimum acceptable urine output >2 y/o

Answer 3

0.5 mL/kg/hr

Question 4

If both urine and poop are in the diaper it is labelled as

Answer 4

mixed

Question 5

IV Therapy

Answer 5

Securing IV/INT Site
houses
Assess Site Frequently
- with band-aid at the ready
Avoid the Use Of Scissors

Question 6

Broviac

Answer 6

long term, done in OR
Position
Central vein to superior vena cava
tunneled cath with Dacron cuff
2-3 lumens

Question 7

Dacron cuff

Answer 7

Bury into skin and grows around

Question 8

Advnatges of tunneled caths

Answer 8

Self admin meds
Minimize infection rate

Question 9

Disadvantages of tunneled cath

Answer 9

Daily heparin flushes for patency
Blood draw 10 extra the bigger it is
Clamp all the time unless used
Don’t pick at it
No swimming or baths
No vigorous/contact sports

Question 10

PICC

Answer 10

sterile bedside
Position
Leg, arm
Advantages
Less expensive

Question 11

PICC Disadvantages

Answer 11

Some are not sutured in and can slip out
Infection
Daily heparin for patency along with saline if INT

Question 12

Oral medication

Answer 12

liquids
Oral Syringe
Medicine Cup
Empty Nipple
Dropper

positioned upright
Give medicine 1st then chase with juice or good tasting food

Question 13

Eye medication admiistration

Answer 13

Supine
Lower eye and upper eye situated
1st drops then wait 2-3 mins then give ointment
Same as regular eye drops
Can taste it
Ointment on the bottom
It will feel thick but don’t wipe them

Question 14

Straighten External Auditory Canal
< 3 Yrs

Answer 14

pull down and back

Question 15

Straighten External Auditory Canal
> 3 Yrs

Answer 15

pull up and back

Question 16

When putting a cotton ball in the ear after medication

Answer 16

drop of medication ot and then the ear

Question 17

Ear medication can cause

Answer 17

dizzy when cold so warm up before putting in

Question 18

Nasal spray

Answer 18

deep breath
position in a football hols with parent bear hug

Question 19

IM Med admin avoid

Answer 19

prolong worrying
The younger the child = the less time you tell them to avoid worrying

Question 20

Let the child know that it is okay to

Answer 20

cry

Question 21

Syringe size for infants

Answer 21

0.5 mL in each site

Question 22

Syringe size for small children

Answer 22

1 mL

Question 23

Syringe size for adolescent

Answer 23

2 mL

Question 24

Needle gauge and length

Answer 24

smaller 22-25 gauge 5/8 inches

Question 25

Vastus lateralis is preffered site for

Answer 25

12 months and younger
possible for 3 years of age

Question 26

Deltoid

Answer 26

2-3 fingers below the acromion process
faster absorption
18 can use but 3 y/o is best

Question 27

Ventrogluteal

Answer 27

palm over greater trochanter
Z track with aspiration
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