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
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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
You are teaching a male patient to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. You know the patient needs more teaching when he states
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patches should be rotated to different sites to prevent skin irritation. The other statements are correct.
Question 5 of 5
To administer an eye drop, you will place the drop in the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing eye drops in the lower conjunctival sac ensures proper absorption and minimizes discomfort or corneal damage.