Nurs 213 Midterm Study Guide Graded A+

parenteral syringes {Ans: type of needled syringe used for injectable drugs}At what point should the nurse perform the first of the three checks of medication administration? a) After retrieving the drug from the drawer of a drug cart b) At the beginning of a shift c) When reviewing the client's medication administration record (MAR) d) As the nurse reaches for the drug package or container {Ans: D}A patient who has COPD is refusing to eat. Which intervention would be most helpful in stimulating appetite in this patient? A. Administering pain medication after meals. B. Encouraging food from home when possible. C. Scheduling his respiratory therapy before each meal. D. Reinforcing the importance of his eating exactly what is delivered to him. {Ans: B}A physician orders a wound irrigation to apply an antiseptic to a client's wound. The nurse will follow which guideline for performing this procedure? a) Sterile water is often the solution of choice when irrigating wounds. b) If the wound is closed, clean technique may be used instead of sterile technique. c) When the solution from the wound turns light pink, the irrigation should be stopped. d) If bleeding is noted that was not previously