Robs Review

Question 1

During the up the arm/down the arm, what is important to note about assessing the machinery?

Answer 1

It is a clean area. Remove gloves and gel up first.

Question 2

What is important to note regarding catheters?

Answer 2

Secured with leg strap

Question 3

Regarding “unidentifiable” medications, what should be put on the label?

Answer 3

Medication name, strength, volume

Question 4

What does ECSN stand for?

Answer 4

Excelsior college student nurse

Question 5

What should be done prior to entering the medication storage area?

Answer 5

Gel hands - this is a clean area

Question 6

What if you don’t know a medication?

Answer 6

Ask prior to bringing the med to the patient.

Question 7

When giving pain meds, what should be asked?

Answer 7

Last dose?
Pain level?
Respiratory rate?

Question 8

If giving insulin, what should be assessed 1st?

Answer 8

Signs of hypo/hyperglycemia

Check recent glucose level

Question 9

What should be checked prior to heparin/lovinox administration?

Answer 9

DON'T expel air bubble
Bleeding
Bruising (minor bruising ok)
Bloody noses
Platelet levels