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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

Category - Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice Test

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When administering drugs during CPR, what would be a priority for the nurse?
  1. Flush with saline between medications to prevent drug interactions.
  2. Check the expiration dates of emergency drugs.
  3. Identify potential adverse reactions of emergency drugs.
  4. Audit the emergency drugs that will be replaced on the medication cart.
Explanation
Answer - A - When administering drugs during CPR, the nurse should use a saline flush between medications to prevent drug interactions. The nurse must also document all drugs, dosages, and the time and route of administration. Other options, although important, are not the highest priority during CPR.
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