A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin.

Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it.

Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first.

use two separate syringes to mix the insulin.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe

B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.

C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.

D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Propranolol is a beta-blocker agent that is used to block beta adrenoceptors on blood vessels that leads to lower the heart rate. It used in clients with hypertension and heart failure. However, a heart rate below 60/min is alarming as the client is likely to develop symptoms of reduced perfusion such as fatigue

Spo2 of 95% and a respiratory rate of 22 are okay and not related to propranolol unless the client is asthmatic

D-A blood pressure of 106/68 is normal and requires no intervention

A. "Pour expired medication tablets into a waste basket." B. "Discard expired medication down the toilet." C. "Crush expired medication tablets and rinse them down the sink." D. "Return expired medication to the pharmacist."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Returning the mediation to the pharmacy allows for safe disposal A,B,C- Could lead to environmental contamination with potential hazards

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension who is receiving propranolol. Which of the following findings requires the nurse's intervention?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads "ondansetron 8 mg by mouth every 12 hr PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the provider?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?

A nurse is caring for a client who started haloperidol five days ago and is experiencing neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate administering?

A nurse is caring for a client who received a dose of IV morphine for pain. Which of the following vital signs indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?

A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?

A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?