Medical Procedures and Techniques Flashcards
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When performing a wound irrigation, which solution is most commonly recommended?
Answer: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl)
Normal saline is isotonic and non-cytotoxic, making it the preferred irrigating solution for most wounds.
Which gauge needle is most appropriate for an intramuscular injection in an adult?
Answer: 21-23 gauge
21-23 gauge needles are standard for intramuscular injections, providing adequate flow without excessive tissue trauma.
When applying a triangular bandage as a sling, the apex of the triangle should be positioned at:
Answer: The elbow
The apex of the triangular bandage is placed at the elbow to support and cradle the arm properly in a sling.
The correct angle for inserting a needle during intradermal injection is:
Answer: 15 degrees
Intradermal injections are administered at a 15-degree angle to place the solution just beneath the epidermis, forming a wheal.
Which of the following is the correct order of steps when performing a sterile dressing change?
Answer: Wash hands, remove old dressing, clean wound, apply new dressing
Hand hygiene must occur first, then the old dressing is removed, the wound is cleaned, and the new sterile dressing is applied.
A physician orders 250 mg of amoxicillin oral suspension. The concentration available is 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?
Answer: 10 mL
Using the formula: (250 mg ÷ 125 mg) × 5 mL = 10 mL.
When measuring fundal height during a prenatal visit, the measurement is taken from:
Answer: The symphysis pubis to the fundus
Fundal height is measured in centimeters from the symphysis pubis to the top of the uterine fundus.