Application Of Pharmacology Modulethree Quiz

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Evaluating knowledge of parental routes of medication administration.

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1.

The nurse recognizes the rectal route represents the route of choice for which patient? (short answer)
2.

The Z-Track method for IM injections involves pulling the skin in such a way that the subcutaneous layers are staggered. This technique is selected specifically to ____________________________& ________________________________.
3.

Identify the five “rights” of drug administration. Provide the key points that describe the purpose of each “right.”
4.

A nurse wants to prevent tissue fibrosis in a sickle cell anemia patient secondary to multiple intramuscular (IM) injections. The nurse should _____.
- A.
  
  Massage site after administering the IM injection.
- B.
  
  Rotate IM injection sites.
- C.
  
  Let the patient select the IM injection site.
- D.
  
  Only use the deltoid & dorsogluteal IM injection sites for sickle cell patients.
5.

A nurse plans to administer an IM injection to a client. The nurse’s first action should be to _______.
- A.
  
  Wash her hands.
- B.
  
  Review the five rights.
- C.
  
  Don gloves.
- D.
  
  Prepare medication.
6.

Which one of the following is a contraindication to an IM injection?
- A.
  
  Neutropenia
- B.
  
  Leukopenia
- C.
  
  Anemia
- D.
  
  Thrombocytopenia
7.

The onset of action of a medication administered sublingually can occur within _____.
- A.
  
  Seconds.
- B.
  
  1-5 minutes.
- C.
  
  10-15 minutes.
- D.
  
  20-30 minutes.
8.

When should a nurse use the Z-Track technique for IM injections?
- A.
  
  When the patient is uncooperative.
- B.
  
  When a large volume is being administered.
- C.
  
  When the drug is extremely irritating to the tissue.
- D.
  
  When it comes up in site rotation.
9.

Which two sites should a nurse administering an IM injection to an infant use?
- A.
  
  Vastus Lateralis & Dorsogluteal
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal & Rectus Femoris.
- C.
  
  Deltoid & Ventrogluteal.
- D.
  
  Rectus Femoris & Vastus Lateralis.
10.

The nurse recognizes that aspiration is not necessary with subcutaneous (s.c.) injections because ______.
- A.
  
  S.c. tissue usually contains only small blood vessels.
- B.
  
  Absorption time is decreased with aspiration.
- C.
  
  Aspiration increases patient discomfort.
- D.
  
  S.c. tissue contains nerves and blood vessels.
11.

A nurse administering an IM injection to an average adult would select a longer & heavier gauge needle in order to ______.
- A.
  
  Pass through subcutaneous tissue & penetrate muscle.
- B.
  
  Avoid hitting a nerve or blood vessel.
- C.
  
  Increase absorption time of medication.
- D.
  
  Pass through adipose tissue & penetrate subcutaneous tissue.
12.

The anterior lateral aspect of the thigh that extends in an adult from a handbreadth above the knee to a handbreadth below the greater trochanter of the femur are the landmarks for which IM injection site?
- A.
  
  Ventrogluteal
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal
- C.
  
  Vastus Lateralis
- D.
  
  Rectus Femoris
13.

The nurse administering an IM injection to an infant use would use the Rectus Femoris & Vastus Lateralis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

A nurse uses the Z-Track technique for IM injections when a large volume is being administered.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Which IM injection site can accommodate only small doses of medication?
- A.
  
  Ventrogluteal
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal
- C.
  
  Deltoid
- D.
  
  Vastus Lateralis
- E.
  
  Rectus Femoris
16.

Which IM injection site has well developed muscle with few blood vessels?
- A.
  
  Ventrogluteal
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal
- C.
  
  Deltoid
- D.
  
  Vastus Lateralis
- E.
  
  Rectus Femoris
17.

Which is a desirable IM injection site, free from nerves and adipose tissue?
- A.
  
  Ventrogluteal
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal
- C.
  
  Deltoid
- D.
  
  Vastus Lateralis
- E.
  
  Rectus Femoris
18.

Which is an appropriate IM injection site for infants?
- A.
  
  Ventrogluteal
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal
- C.
  
  Deltoid
- D.
  
  Vastus Lateralis
- E.
  
  Rectus Femoris
19.

In which IM injection site exists the risk of striking the underlying sciatic nerve?
- A.
  
  Ventrogluteal
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal
- C.
  
  Deltoid
- D.
  
  Vastus LAteralis
- E.
  
  Rectus Femoris