Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a medical intervention that provides life-sustaining nutrients directly into the …
Paul Martin, BSN, R.N.
Collecting Stool Specimen
Stool specimen collection is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate different gastrointestinal conditions. This non-invasive …
Collecting Urine Specimen
Collecting urine specimens is a common and basic procedure in medical practice, providing valuable information for diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions. Urine tests can detect infections, kidney disease, metabolic disorders, and many other conditions.
Intravenous Administration
Intravenous (IV) medication administration involves delivering medications directly into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein. This method allows for rapid onset of action, and precise control over drug levels, and is essential in various medical settings, including emergency care, surgeries, and chronic disease management.
Inhaled Medications Administration
Inhaled medications are drugs delivered directly to the lungs or respiratory tract via inhalation. They provide localized treatment with minimal systemic side effects.
Transdermal Patches and Medications
Transdermal medication refers to the administration of drugs through the skin for systemic distribution. These medications are delivered via patches that are applied to the skin, allowing for a slow and controlled release of the drug into the bloodstream.
Intramuscular Administration
Intramuscular administration involves injecting medication directly into the muscle tissue. This method allows the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream more rapidly than subcutaneous injections, but not as quickly as intravenous injections.
Oral Medication Administration
Proper oral medication administration involves a thorough understanding of the patient’s needs, accurate preparation and administration techniques, and ongoing monitoring and documentation.
Subcutaneous Administration
Subcutaneous administration is a method of delivering medication into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Quiz (75 Questions)
Welcome to your NCLEX practice quiz on Safety and Infection Control. Includes 75 practice questions for the NCLEX RN.