ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 36 : Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
What steps should the nurse follow when administering a liquid cough syrup to a patient?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Accurate measurement involves holding the glass at eye level, aligning the meniscus with the measurement line, and discarding excess. Diluting all liquids is not standard practice.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drug administration routes is the safest and most convenient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral administration is generally the safest and most convenient due to ease of use and lower risk of complications compared to other routes.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drug administration routes is through the epidermal layer of skin into the dermis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topical administration involves applying medication to the skin, affecting the epidermal and dermal layers.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following drug administration routes is rapid and across a large surface area?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inhalation provides rapid drug delivery across the large surface area of the lungs.
Question 5 of 5
After administering medication in the enteral tube, how much water do you Servicing use to clear the tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 20 to 30 mL of water is used to flush an enteral tube to prevent clogging and ensure all medication is delivered.