ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 2 Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
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Answer: C
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1. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant administered subcutaneously.
2. The air bubble in the prefilled syringe acts as a safety feature to prevent leakage of the medication.
3. Expelling the air bubble can lead to loss of medication, affecting dosage accuracy.
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Therefore, the nurse should not expel the air bubble to ensure the client receives the correct dose.
Summary:
A: Aspirating for a blood return is not necessary for subcutaneous injections.
B: Inserting the needle at a 45-degree angle is not specific to enoxaparin administration.
D: Administering 2.54 cm from the umbilicus is not a standard guideline for enoxaparin injections.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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