Reference no: EM133323472
Question 1. Why should lotions be patted on rather than rubbed on?
Question 2. Why is it recommended that the nurse wear gloves when applying a cream or ointment?
Question 3. What is the rationale of inserting a vaginal suppository deep into the vaginal fault?
Question 4. How long should the client remain lying down after insertion of a vaginal foam or cream?
Question 5. What is the purpose of drawing the pinna up and back when instilling otic drops? Is this done differently in a child under the age of 3 years?
Question 6. Why are eye ointments administered from inner to outer canthus?
Question 7. The client observes you putting on gloves before applying ordered topical cream. You are asked why you wear them since the client doesn't wear gloves at home when applying the cream. What would be your response?
Question 8. The client asks you, "Why are you checking my name band again? I haven't changed since the last time you checked!" How will you respond?
Question 9. Your assigned client has a small-bore feeding tube in place. You note that all of the client's medications are in tablet form, with one being an enteric coated tablet. What action(s) will you take?
Question 10. Your client is scheduled for cataract surgery on the right eye. You have an order for antibiotic eye drops OS qlhr X 4 before surgery at 1000. Would you question any of these orders? If so, why?
Question 11. Eardrops are administered with the affected ear upward, whereas ear irrigations are performed with the affected ear facing downward. Explain the rationale for this.
Question 12. Would sterile or clean technique be indicated for administration of nose drops? Explain your answer.
Question 13. The client has been using vaginal cream at home for a yeast infection but the infection remains. What questions would you ask to determine if the client has been performing the cream applications properly?
Question 14. The client has just started using a bronchodilator metered dose inhaler for asthma. After a few days, the client reports the inhaler is not providing any relief - just making the client jittery. What might explain this? What would you suggest?
Question 15. Your client requires a rectal suppository but is unable to lie on the left side. How will you administer the suppository?