ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 36 : Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the preferred way of disposing of oral narcotics that must be wasted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disposing of narcotics in a chemical waste container ensures safe and secure disposal, preventing diversion or environmental contamination.
Question 2 of 5
Why is it necessary to flush a feeding tube with 30 to 60 mL of water before and 20 to 30 mL after administration of medications?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Flushing prevents medication interactions with formula (
A), adherence to the tube (
C), and clogging (E). Fluid intake (
B) and electrolyte balance (
D) are not primary reasons.
Question 3 of 5
When you are administering medications to elderly patients, which assessments will you make?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Elderly patients are prone to side effects and toxicity (
B), require monitoring of liver/kidney function (
D), and are at risk for drug interactions (E). Vital signs (
A) and lung/bowel sounds (
C) are not universally required.
Question 4 of 5
How can you be certain that the medication dose for an infant or child is correct before you administer it?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Double-checking the dose (
B), using an oral syringe for accuracy (
C), and having another nurse verify (E) ensure safety. Calling the pharmacist each time (
A) is impractical, and juice bars (
D) are irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has an order for silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream to be applied liberally to a burn on the forearm. How will you administer this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine is applied liberally in a thick layer using a sterile tool like a tongue depressor to promote healing and prevent infection.