Medical Procedures & Techniques Flashcards
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A physician orders 500 mg of amoxicillin oral suspension. The available concentration is 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?
Answer: 10 mL
500 mg ÷ 250 mg/5 mL = 10 mL is the correct dose.
Which technique is used to confirm intravenous catheter placement in a vein before initiating an infusion?
Answer: Both A and B
Confirming IV placement involves both observing blood return on aspiration and flushing with saline to check for infiltration or resistance.
When performing a capillary blood glucose test, which finger site is preferred for the puncture?
Answer: Lateral side of the fingertip
The lateral (side) aspect of the fingertip has fewer nerve endings and good capillary supply, reducing pain.
What action should be taken immediately if a patient reports burning pain during an IV infusion?
Answer: Stop the infusion and assess the site for infiltration
Burning pain during IV infusion may indicate infiltration or phlebitis; the infusion must be stopped and the site assessed immediately.
Which position is appropriate when performing a rectal temperature measurement on an adult?
Answer: Sims' (lateral) position with upper knee flexed
The Sims' (left lateral) position with the upper knee flexed provides optimal access for rectal temperature measurement.
A patient is to receive 1000 mL of NS over 8 hours via a drip set with 15 gtt/mL. What is the correct drip rate?
Answer: 31 gtt/min
Rate = (1000 mL × 15 gtt/mL) ÷ (8 h × 60 min) = 15,000 ÷ 480 ≈ 31 gtt/min.
When performing a wound irrigation, which pressure range is considered therapeutic and safe?
Answer: 4–15 psi
A pressure of 4–15 psi effectively removes debris without causing tissue trauma or driving bacteria deeper into the wound.