Situational - Medical Administration

Question 1

The physician or nurse uses this to rule out possible conditions.

Answer 1

drug substances

Question 2

The nurse will perform a Purified Protein Derivative test to assess if there is possible tuberculosis. What is the route of this administration?

Answer 2

Intradermal or ID

Question 3

It appears when performing the intradermal injection.

Answer 3

Wheal

Question 4

Nurse Marian would like to store suppositories and suspensions. Where could she store/prepare these drugs?

Answer 4

Cold places (refrigerator)

Question 5

The doctor ordered the nurse to take 10 milligrams (mg) of a cholesterol-lowering drug daily, but the 20 mg tablet costs just about the same. What must be done to follow the order?

Answer 5

Pill-splitting using scored tablets

Question 6

Type of drug that is used when the doctor orders NPO

Answer 6

Parenteral products (only for injectable areas)

Question 7

The nurse is preparing the drug using an ampule. What action must be avoided?

Answer 7

Avoid injecting air

(note that we just get the single liquid dose of the drug)

Question 8

Nurse Keith noticed that the vial is in powder form. How should the nurse prepare the vial?

Answer 8

Reconstitute (rub the vial using both hands when mixing)

Question 9

Nurse Yustine prefers to release the air bubbles in the syringe to avoid air embolism. What must be done?

Answer 9

Withdraw the plunger slightly to tap the air bubble and then push the plunger back to its position as you release the excess air

Question 10

Students are discussing what is parenteral administration. Which statement(s) need further discussion?

student a: the administration of this type of medication is through injection

student b: it is an invasive procedure, which means we should do the anti-septic technique

student c: it does not necessarily require a skill.

student d: effects of this drug happen rapidly, but it depends on the rate of the medication absorption

Answer 10

student b: we should do aseptic technique

student c: it requires skill

Question 11

Nurse Genelyn is going to administer a vaccine. Which route should she inject the needle on and what action must be significantly done?

Answer 11

Intramuscular; aspirate the plunger to see if there will be blood withdrawal.

Question 12

the syringe that we use for the subcutaneous route injection

Answer 12

Insulin

Question 13

the syringe that we use for intradermal route injection

Answer 13

Tuberculin

Question 14

the syringe that we use for intramuscular route injection

Answer 14

Hypodermic

Question 15

Nurse Vaneza is preparing the materials needed for medication administration. What are these materials?

Answer 15

Syringes (3 types), needles, cotton balls with alcohol, ampules, vials, and dry cotton balls.

(pwede rin ata ang micropore and MAR)

Question 16

Students are discussing the care of syringes and needles. Which statements need further discussion?

A: We must use puncture-proof and disposal containers.

B. We must break the needle to save space before disposal

C. Never recap used needles except under specified circumstances

D. When we are recapping needles, you must use hold the syringe and then put the cap on using your other hand.

Answer 16

B: we should never break the needle. Drop them as it is in your container

D. Use the one-hand technique or recap by entering the needle towards the cap to avoid injury.