Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 652 of 2368
The nurse applies lidocaine and prilocaine cream to a child's skin before an IV start. Which technique is correct?
- Wear gloves and apply it directly onto normal skin without rubbing it in
- Rub the cream into the skin gently until it has completely disappeared
- Apply it to broken or irritated skin near the site to speed numbing
- Leave the dressing and cream on during the procedure to maintain numbing
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Correct answer: Wear gloves and apply it directly onto normal skin without rubbing it in
The cream is used on normal skin and not rubbed in. The dressing and cream are removed before the procedure.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: ANESTHETICS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026