Rectal Suppositories & Vag Meds

Question 1

Client should be placed in..

Answer 1

Lateral Sims

Question 2

It’s important to insert the lubricated suppository past…

Answer 2

The anus & into the rectum

Question 3

In adults usually ___ and children __

Answer 3

4” and 2” (10 & 5cm)

Question 4

The suppository should be placed

Answer 4

Against the rectal wall for maximum effectiveness.

Question 5

Have client stay in Sims for

Answer 5

5 Minutes. Clean ‘em up too.

Question 6

We should lubricate the:

Answer 6

Rounded edge of suppository and index finger on administering hand.

Question 7

For vaginal meds the client should be placed in..

Answer 7

Dorsal Recumbent

Question 8

For vag suppositories lubricated…

Answer 8

Rounded edge, and index finger of non-dominant hand

Question 9

Use the non-dominant hand to..

Answer 9

Separate the labia

Question 10

Insert the suppository ____ into the vagina.

Answer 10

3-4” (7-10 cm)

Question 11

Have client stay in dorsal recumbent for…

Answer 11

10 Minutes

Question 12

For creams & foams insert the applicator ___

Answer 12

2-3” (5-7 cm)

Question 13

Have client stay in dorsal recumbent for…(Creams’n’Foams)

Answer 13

5-10 Minutes