Parenteral medication administration lab quiz answers NSG 522
Question 1.
A 55-year-old patient with MRSA infection is ordered Vancomycin 750 mg IV q12h. The pharmacy provides a vial labeled 1 gram (1000 mg) of Vancomycin powder, with the following instructions:
Medication Label:
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection
Vial contains: 1 gram (1000 mg) of powder
Reconstitution: Add 20 mL of sterile water, yielding a concentration of 50 mg/mL
How many mL of the reconstituted solution should you withdraw to administer 750 mg?
Correct answer:
15
Question 2.
A provider orders ceftriaxone 500 mg IV every 12 hours. The available vial contains 1 g of ceftriaxone in 10 mL of diluent. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Enter numeric answer only
Correct answer:
5
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Results for question 3.
A nurse is educating a patient about self-administration of subcutaneous insulin. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer:
“I will shake my insulin bottle well before drawing it up”
“I will rotate injection sites to avoid lipodystrophy”
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“I can inject insulin in my abdomen, thighs, or upper arms”
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“I should inject insulin glargine at the same time each day”
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Results for question 4.
A nurse is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to a 26-year-old patient. The patient states, “I hate shots. Can’t you just give it to me in my butt, so I don’t feel it?” What is the best response from the nurse?
“The vastus lateralis is a better option if you want to avoid arm soreness”
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“This vaccine is given subcutaneously, so the location doesn’t matter”
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“I can give in the gluteal muscle, but it will hurt more”
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Correct answer:
“The best site for this injection is the deltoid because it provides the best immune response”
Results for question 5.
A nurse is reviewing a new order for an insulin injection. The order reads: “Regular insulin 12 units subcutaneously before meals.” The nurse notices that the patient also has an order for NPH insulin 20 units in the morning. What is the nurse’s best action?
Correct answer:
mix the insulins in the same syringe, drawing up the regular insulin first
contact the provider to confirm these can be mixed
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mix the insulins in the same syringe, drawing up the NPH insulin first
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administer both insulins in separate syringes
Parenteral medication administration lab quiz answers NSG 522
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