ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
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A child with type I diabetes mellitus receiving a combination of short acting and long acting insulin.
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The nurse is teaching a child with type I diabetes mellitus to administer insulin. The child is receiving a combination of short acting and long acting insulin. The nurse knows that the child has appropriately learned the technique when the child:
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Drawing up the short-acting insulin first is crucial to prevent contamination of the long-acting insulin. Short-acting insulin should be drawn up before the long-acting insulin to avoid mixing or contaminating the two insulins. This practice ensures accurate dosing and effectiveness of both insulins. Administering the short-acting insulin first is a key safety measure in insulin administration.
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B: Administering insulin IM into rotating sites is not recommended for subcutaneous insulin injections, which is the standard route for insulin administration.
C: Administering insulin at a 30-degree angle is not necessary for subcutaneous insulin injections and may lead to improper insulin absorption.
D: Wiping off the needle with an alcohol swab is a good practice for infection control but does not address the correct order of drawing up insulin types.
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