Week 9 Flashcards
What is the best way to minimize discomfort caused by the instillation of ear medication?
Warm the eardrops to room temperature before instillation.
Which instruction would help ensure the maximum therapeutic response when a patient self-administers ear medication?
Remain in the lateral position (unaffected side) for a few minutes after instillation.
Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of the unregulated care provider (UCP) in the instillation of ear medications?
“Be sure to keep the patient on their side for a few minutes, because I just administered their eardrops.”
After instructing a patient in the self-administration of antibiotic eardrops, what must come first in the nurse’s assessment?
The patient’s hand grasp, strength, coordination, and ability to manipulate the applicator
To ensure proper distribution of ear medication after instillation, what will the nurse instruct an adult patient to do?
Instill the medication after gently pulling the ear up and back.
What is the best way for the nurse to minimize the risk of contaminating the patient’s eye during the instillation of eye drops?
Wear gloves during the entire application process.
Which instruction should be given to a patient to ensure safety when self-applying an antibiotic ointment?
Do not apply pressure directly to the eyeball when removing excess medication.
Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of the unregistered care provider (UCP) in the instillation of eye medications?
“Their vision may be temporarily impaired, so please help them to the bathroom.”
After instructing a patient in the self-administration of antibiotic eye drops, what is the nurse’s highest priority assessment?
The patient’s hand grasp, strength, coordination, and ability to manipulate the applicator
When placing an intraocular disk, the nurse recognizes that it is in the correct position by assessing what?
Lack of visibility of the disk as it is placed under the lower eyelid
How might the nurse safely administer an extended-release capsule to a patient with dysphagia?
Place the capsule in a spoonful of the patient’s applesauce.
The nurse is preparing to administer several oral medications when the patient says they would like to take their pills with orange juice. What is the nurse’s best response?
Establish whether the medications may be taken with orange juice.
Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of the unregulated care provider (UCP) in administering oral medications?
“Please make sure the patient has plenty of fresh water to take with their pills.”
The nurse has provided a patient with a PRN oral analgesic that may be repeated as needed every 6 to 8 hours. What is the most appropriate follow-up action to ensure appropriate pain management?
Reassess the patient’s pain in 30 to 40 minutes.
A patient with a history of nighttime confusion is to receive several oral medications at bedtime. What is the best way for the nurse to ensure that the patient has swallowed the medication?
Ask the patient to open their mouth after swallowing each tablet.
Which statement best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of the unregulated care provider (UCP) in applying a transdermal patch?
“Please apply lotion to the site from which the old patch was removed.”
The nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal patch to a patient who will be discharged with a prescription for this route of medication. What would the nurse do to ensure that the patient is able to apply the medication patch?
Determine the patient’s physical ability to grasp the patch.
Which statement best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of appropriate sites for the application of a patch?
“I need to assess the skin on the patient’s thighs.”
The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient after instructing them how to apply their own transdermal patch. What is the best way for the nurse to follow up?
Evaluate the patient’s ability to apply the patch.
Why would the nurse avoid placing nitroglycerin ointment over a scar on an otherwise suitable area of the upper arm?
The scar tissue may interfere with absorption
The nurse is preparing to apply a topical oil-based medication to a patient’s forearms. What should the nurse do to minimize the risk of contamination during the application?
Change gloves between prepping the skin and applying the medication.
Which of the following discharge instructions would be most important in ensuring the safety of a patient who will need to apply a transdermal patch daily at home?
Avoid using a heating pad on or near the application site.
Which of the following is not taken into consideration when determining the appropriate amount of a topical medication to be applied to the skin?
Other medications the patient is taking
The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient after instructing them in self-application of a topical medication. What is the best way for the nurse to ensure that the patient understands the instructions?
Allow the patient to apply the topical medication and provide feedback on technique.
