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Midterm questions-Show n Tell Class Notes Flashcards

1
Q

Do you crush or cut enteric pills? Why?

A

No because the coating being damaged will not protect the pill and it will not work properly.

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2
Q

Can you cut a non scored tablet?

A

You are not supposed to

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3
Q

Where do you administer those tiny little pills?

A

Sublingual

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4
Q

When administering ointment to an eye, where do you put it?

A

In the conjunctivial sac. Educate patient not to rub the eye.

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5
Q

What is another abbrev for ointments beside oints?

A

UNG

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6
Q

What are some external meds?

A

ointment
patches
eye ung/gtts
ear gtts

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7
Q

When giving ear drops how do you administer adults? children? Why?

A

Adults - pull up
Child - Pull down

Directs the canal

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8
Q

Why do we need to avoid touching tip to patient or infection?

A

Medication becomes infected

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9
Q

Can we give med that fell on the floor to a patient?

A

No

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10
Q

Can we touch pills with hands?

A

No

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11
Q

How long are inhalers good for?

A

30 days

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12
Q

The graduated portion is called?

A

Syringe

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13
Q

The portion of syringe that is depressed is called?

A

PLunger

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14
Q

Luer lock syringe is different because it ______ in place.

A

Screws

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15
Q

End of the needle is called the ______.

A

Bevel (It’s beveled….); allows easier entry into the skin

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16
Q

When are we allowed to recap?

A

Never! Remove the needle after drawing med. Insert new needled at bedside.

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17
Q

What is TB syringe used for?

A

ID injections

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18
Q

Insulin syringes are always ______ in color. Measurement in _____.

A

orange; units

Do not confuse with ID/TB syringe….

19
Q

T or F: The difference between ID and SQ syringes is the type/gauge of needle.

A

True

20
Q

Do you need to document location of injection?

A

Yes. Give specific anatomical location (butt, abdomen, etc)

21
Q

Syringes come in various sizes. What are the general measurements?

A

1ml,3ml,5ml,10ml

22
Q

What size in mL syringe should you use if the med you are administering is less than 1 mL? If less than 3 but greater than 1?

A

1mL; 3mL

23
Q

What is the largest injection you can give in one site?

A

3mL

24
Q

What are 5mL and 10mL syrgines typically used for?

A

IV Pushes

25
Q

Insulin syringes come in various sizes. What are typical units?

A

25,50 and 100.

26
Q

In reference to needles, what does G stand for? The measurement such as 5/7”?

A

Gauge; length

27
Q

Which needle is larger: 18g or 24g?

A

18g

28
Q

Which vein can accept a large amount of fluid fast?

A

Antecubital

29
Q

If you are administering 125mL vs 50mL, what needle do you choose?

A

Larger volume, larger needle.

30
Q

Do we want the needle floating or snug against the intima of the vein?

A

floating

31
Q

What is the portion of the syringe called where the needle meets the syringe?

A

Hub

32
Q

What is the cannula?

A

The part that is left in the patient’s body after inserting an IV.

33
Q

When you insert an IV is the bevel facing up or down?

A

up

34
Q

When inserting the IV, what is the part called that fills with blood once you have inserted into the vein?

A

The flash

35
Q

On a vile, when you remove the cap, what lies beneath?

A

The diaphragm where you insert the needle to draw med.

36
Q

T or F: Reconstitution is used when a med is not stable.

A

True

37
Q

When administering blood you have to administer along with ________.

A

Saline.

38
Q

What tubing do you use for secondary IV?

A

Secondary tubing. It is labeled. Has a hanger.

39
Q

What is the part of the tube called that goes into the IV bag?

A

Spike

40
Q

What is the name for the part of the IV tubing that you can use to inject meds into or add more tubes to? Are these on the secondary?

A

Ports; no

41
Q

T or F: The piggy back(secondary) is closet to chamber.

IV push is given at the port closest to the patient.

A

True

42
Q

How do you get ampule med to drop into the tube?

A

twist or tap

43
Q

How do you open ampule?

A

break the top off

44
Q

Why would you use a butterfly needle?

A

It is smaller and gives more control. Used for tiny hard to reach veins.Typically used for drawing blood.

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