Subcutaneous injections - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The patient has an order to receive 30 mg enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which injection site should the nurse use to administer this medication safely? A. Buttock, upper outer quadrant B. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect C. Back of the arm, 2 inches away from a mole D. Anterolateral thigh, with no scar tissue nearby Correct Answer-B. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is a low-molecular-weigh...

Mid-term review LVN Unitek Latest Update Graded A+ ecrine gland a small sweat gland that produces only a fluid; restricted to the human skin also known as sudoriferous glands cell cycle The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo through mitosis division to the next. Two phases: interphase and mitosis Interphase The cell carries on with its normal functions and gets ready for mitosis through growth and DNA replication. Interphase is divided into 3 phases: 1st g...

Describe the structure and function of the hypodermis binds skin to underlying tissue, lots of adipose, energy reservoir, thermal insulation, hypodermic injections into subcutaneous tissue since highly vascular List and describe the three types of fibrous joints - give examples of each three kinds of fibrous joints sutures - synarthroses gomphases - synarthroses syndemoses - synarthroses List terms that are synonymous with hypodermis subcutaneous tissue or superficial fascia Ex...

NUR 205 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed 6 rights of drug administration Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation 3 medication checks Check MAR/order Check when you pull the medication Check at the patient bedside How to know if your patient can swallow pills whole? -ask if they can -check gag reflex -when given report ask if they can take pills whole Intramuscular (IM) injection into a muscle No more than 3 ml At a 90...

Chapter 37. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

Nursing Practice I Pre-Board Exam: Community Health Nursing || Questions & Answers (Rated A+) Nursing Practice I Pre-Board Exam: Community Health Nursing || Questions & Answers (Rated A+) Ryan, a 9 year old boy, was rushed to the rural health unit because his parents suspect that he has dengue. He has had high-grade fever for two days, with retroocular and joint pains, and controlled epistaxis. While waiting for the results of his Rumpel Leads test and blood test, his mother asked you about ...

NURS6521 Final NURS-6521N-55, Advanced Pharmacology Exam - Week 11 LATEST UPDATE & UPGRADED A+ LEVEL Walden University NURS 6521NURS6521 Final NURS-6521N-55, Advanced Pharmacology Exam - Week 11 LATEST UPDATE & UPGRADED A+ LEVEL Walden University • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him which o...

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Mobility Nclex UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT ANSWERS A client is confined to bed with a fracture of the left femur. He begins receiving subcutaneous heparin injections. What is the purpose of this medication? 1. To prevent thrombophlebitis and pulmonary emboli associated with immobility 2.To promote vascular perfusion by preventing formation of microemboli in the left leg 3.To prevent venous stasis, which promotes vascular complications associated wi