ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone using the Z-track technique to a client who has gonorrhea. After the nurse performs hand hygiene and reconstitutes the medication, identify the sequence the nurse should use to administer the medication.
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Aspirate by pulling back on the plunger and inject the medication.
Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue 2.5 cm (1 in) laterally.
Remove the needle and release the tissue.
Put on gloves and cleanse the site with an antiseptic swab.
Insert the needle into the muscle.
Correct Answer: D,B,E,A,C
Rationale: The Z-track sequence ensures safe administration: cleanse, pull skin, insert needle, aspirate/inject, remove needle/release skin.
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