test 2

Question 1

administering IM injections

Answer 1

Faster absorption than subcutaneous route

· 2-5 mL of medication

· 1- 1.5 inch needle

Question 2

how to prevent medication errors

Answer 2

1. Right medication
2. Right dose
3. Right patient
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation

Question 3

patients at highest risk for infections

Answer 3

immobile patients because they can’t get up and they can’t ambulate, have risk for malnutrition

Question 4

prevent the spreading of infections

Answer 4

using aseptic techniques

Medical asepsis (clean), surgical asepsis (sterile), standard/universal precautions (handwashing and PPE), transmission based precautions (airborne, droplet, contact

Question 5

if a nurse experiences a problem reading a prescription order what should she do

Answer 5

call the physician to verify the order

Question 6

nursing diagnosis for confused patient

Answer 6

• Risk for impaired nutrition
• Risk for injuries
• Risk for falls

Question 7

Diets recommended for immobilized patients with impaired skin integrity

Answer 7

• High protein, high calorie, and vitamin b and c

Question 8

• Regulates or realigns vital energy (qi), which flows through channels in the form of a system of pathways

Answer 8

meridians

Question 9

what is meridians used in? and for what?

Answer 9

acupuncture and effective for pain

Question 10

conditions associated with hypercalcemia

Answer 10

• Addisons
• Acute Kidneys and chronic kidneys
• Severe Burns or injuries
• Dehydration

Question 11

Primary goal is to help patients and families achieve the best possible quality of life.
o Comfort
o Less pain and as comfortable
o Anyone with an illness

Answer 11

palliative care

Question 12

• Care of terminally ill patients
• Manage pain, provide comfort, ensure quality of life
• Adheres to patient wishes
• Diagnosis of 6 months or less

Answer 12

hospice care

Question 13

Diets recommended for immobilized patients with impaired skin integrity

Answer 13

High protein, high calorie, and vitamin b and c

Question 14

Diets recommended for immobilized patients with impaired skin integrity

Answer 14

High protein, high calorie, and vitamin b and c

Question 15

where can you administer IM injections

Answer 15

into muscle. thighs, deltoid, hip, and butt

Question 16

what is z track method used for

Answer 16

used for IM injections and you do a zigzag motion on the skin so the medicine doesn’t escape

Question 17

teaches an individual how to effectively rest and reduce tension in the body. The person learns to detect subtle localized muscle tension sequentially, one muscle group at a time

Answer 17

progressive relaxation

Question 18

to still the mind and body intentionally without the need to tighten and relax any particular body part.

Answer 18

passive relaxation

Question 19

Any activity that limits stimulus input by directing attention to a single unchanging or repetitive stimulus, person becomes more aware of self

Answer 19

meditation

Question 20

A mind-body technique that uses instruments to teach self-regulation and voluntary self-control over specific physiological responses.

Answer 20

biofeedback

Question 21

safe therapy when the practitioner has the appropriate training and uses sterilized needles. Although needle complications occur (e.g., infection, fainting), they are rare if the practitioner takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of the equipment and the patient.

Answer 21

acupuncture

Question 22

Affects energy fields with conscious intent to help or heal

Answer 22

therapeutic touch