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
You are preparing to administer a liquid suspension. What must you do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liquid suspensions settle over time, so shaking the bottle well ensures the medication is evenly distributed before measuring.
Question 2 of 5
You are pouring a liquid medication. Which actions will you take?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Holding the bottle with the label in the palm prevents spills from obscuring the label (
B). Measuring at the meniscus ensures accuracy (
D). Option A is incorrect because stooping to eye level is impractical, and C is not universally required.
Question 3 of 5
A patient complains of incision pain after surgery. Two pain medications are ordered: Meperidine (Demerol) 75 mg for moderate to severe pain and hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Lortab) 7.5/500 mg for mild to moderate pain. The patient rates her pain at a 5 on a 0 to 10 scale. Her vital signs are T 98.8, P 86, R 14, and BP 104/60. Your next action would be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pain rating of 5 is mild to moderate, so Lortab is appropriate. Demerol is for more severe pain, and combining both is unsafe. Waiting an hour delays pain relief unnecessarily.
Question 4 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 5 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.