Question

1. what is one of the essential steps for the accurate measurement of medicinal liquids?

place the graduated measuring cup on a flat surface and measure at eye level
place the graduated measuring cup on a flat surface and measure by looking down at the device
use a clean intravenous syringe and read the syringe’s graduation measurement marks
place a kitchen measuring cup on a flat surface and measure at eye level

1. sallie was in the process of placing a medication in a person’s hand when the medication fell onto the floor. what would be the next step for sallie to take?

pick the medication up and inspect it to see if it’s too dirty for use
pick the medication up and wash it off before giving it
pick the medication up, wipe it off, and place it in the person’s hand
pick the medication up and discard it according to organizational procedure

1. how should a sublingual medication be administered?

under the arm
under the earlobe
under the tongue
under the breast

Explanation:

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To accurately measure medicinal liquids, a graduated measuring cup (not a kitchen cup) should be on a flat surface, and measurement is at eye level (looking down causes parallax error, IV syringe is not for liquid measurement here). So the correct option is the first one: Place the graduated measuring cup on a flat surface and measure at eye level.

When medication falls on the floor, it's contaminated. Healthcare protocol requires discarding it per organizational procedure, not inspecting, washing, or wiping (these don't ensure sterility/safety). So the correct option is the last one: Pick the medication up and discard it according to organizational procedure.

Sublingual means "under the tongue" (sub - under, lingual - tongue). Other options (under arm, earlobe, breast) are incorrect locations for sublingual administration.

Answer:

A. Place the graduated measuring cup on a flat surface and measure at eye level (assuming the first option is labeled A, adjust label as per original if different)

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