Medication Administration第 17 / 100 题
When pouring a liquid medication into a medicine cup, the aide should read the amount at:
a.The top edge of the fluid
b.The bottom of the meniscus at eye level
c.The highest point on the side of the cup
d.Whatever line is easiest to see while standing
解析
Liquid volume is measured at the bottom of the meniscus (the curved surface) with the cup held at eye level on a flat surface for accuracy. Reading from above or below the meniscus produces dosing errors.
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