quiz 1

Question 1

Proper

Answer 1

Numerator is less than denominator; the fraction has a value of less than 1 ¾

Question 2

Improper

Answer 2

Numerator is larger than, or equal, to denominator; the fraction has a value of 1 or greater than 1

Question 3

Whole numbers

Answer 3

Have an expressed denominator of one (1)

Question 4

A decimal i

Answer 4

s a fraction with a denominator that is a multiple of 10. The decimal (.) is used to indicate place value.

Question 5

ratio

Answer 5

Used to indicate relationship between two numbers

Question 6

5% = 5 g in 100 mL

Answer 6

5% = 5 g in 100 mL
Intravenous (IV) solutions are given directly into a patient’s vein
Percentage = number of grams (g) of solute (powder) in 100 mL of diluent
1,000 mL of 5% Dextrose
5% = 5 g in 100 mL
5 g in 100 mL = (x) g in 1,000 mL
100(x) = 5(1,000)
x = 50 g

Question 7

25% = 0.25

Answer 7

1.4% = 0.014

Question 8

KG G MG MCG

Answer 8

KG G MG MCG
Move decimal point 3 places to the right for each step (×1000)
350 mg = 0.35 g

Question 9

2.2 lb = 1 kg

Answer 9

Round answers to nearest tenth

Question 10

To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius:

Answer 10

Subtract 32 from °F and divide by 1.8 
Example: Convert 75 °F to °C 
°C = (°F – 32) / 1.8
°C = (75 – 32) / 1.8
 °C = 43 / 1.8 = 23.88 (round to the nearest tenth)  °C = 23.9

Question 11

To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit:

Answer 11

Multiply by 1.8 and add 32
Example: Convert 38.4 °C to °F
°F = (1.8 x °C) + 32 °F = (1.8 x 38.4) + 32 °F = 69.12 + 32 = 101.12 (round to the nearest tenth) °F = 101.1

Question 12

Types of Medication Orders

Answer 12

Direct orders
Medical Directives

Verbal Orders

Telephone Orders
PRN Orders
STAT Orders

Question 13

9 Rights of Medication Administration

Answer 13

Right CLIENT - can be ensured by verifying that the medication record and the client wristband agree
Right MEDICATION - can be ensured by reading the label or medication form three times - for new medications consult with pharmacy
Right DOSE - The nurse must be able to calculate, accurately, the correct dosage to be given
Right TIME (24 hour time/military time) - the medication can be considered given “on time” if administered within ½ hour prior to or ½ hour after the time ordered
Right ROUTE – oral, inhalation, dermal, rectal, vaginal, parenteral
Right FREQUENCY – od, bid, tid, qid
Right SITE – ID, SubQ, IM
Right REASON – Nurses’ can refer to the CPS under “drug uses” to determine that this is an appropriate medication for the reason in which this patient is being treated
Right DOCUMENTATION

Question 14

Instillation

Answer 14

Placed in the eye, nose, or ear

Question 15

Parenteral

Answer 15

IV, IM, Subcut (SubQ), or ID

Question 16

Equipment for Medication Administration

Answer 16

Medicine cup 
Used for liquid medication 5-30 mL
Soufflé cup
Used for solids such as tablets or capsules
Calibrated dropper
Used to administer small amounts of liquid medication
Oral syringe
To administer liquid medications orally
Most accurate method  
Parenteral syringe
Used for IM, Subcut, ID, IV meds
Barrel marked in mL or units
Needle attached to tip
Plunger pushes medicati

Question 17

Eight ESSENTIAL components

of an order

Answer 17

Order date
Client’s full name
Name of medication (generally generic)
Dose with appropriate units of measurement
Route
Frequency
Purpose
Prescriber’s name, signature and designation

Question 18

Written in following order:

Answer 18

Name of medication
Dosage
Route
Frequency

Question 19

Medication reconciliation is done when the patient is…

Answer 19

1. admited to the hospital
2. transfered from one area t another
3. discharged from hosp.