Practice Question
A nurse is mixing regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe prior to administering it to a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Inject air into the NPH vial.
Rationale:
The correct insulin mixing sequence is:
Inject air into NPH
Inject air into Regular
Withdraw Regular
Withdraw NPH
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Answer Choices:
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B. "l will consume foods that are soft or semisolid.'
C. l will rinse with saline every 2 hours while awake."
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Answer Choices:
A. "You may initially notice an increase in involuntary movements."
B. "The medication can cause nausea, so take with a meal."
C. "You may notice your urine becomes lighter in color."
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Answer Choices:
A. Temperature
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C. Respiratory rate
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Answer Choices:
A. Increased salivation
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Answer Choices:
A. Decreased blood pressure
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4