ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering oral medications to patients. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing medications that require pre-administration assessment in a separate cup serves as a reminder to check before the medication is given, making it easier for the nurse to withhold medication if necessary. Medications should not be removed from their package until they are in the patient's room because this makes identification of the pill easier and reduces contamination. When measuring a liquid, the nurse should use the meniscus level to measure; make sure it is at eye level on a hard surface like a countertop. Enteric coated medications should not be crushed.
Question 2 of 5
A person with asthma arrives at the emergency department and is visibly distressed, coughing and with audible wheeze. Why are they prescribed salbutamol (beta-adrenergic agonist)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salbutamol, a beta-adrenergic agonist, bronchodilates airways, relieving asthma symptoms like wheezing and distress.
Question 3 of 5
When a medication is refilled, you should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All steps—logging, discussing changes, and inspecting—are critical to ensure accurate documentation, resident awareness, and safety upon refill.
Question 4 of 5
If a resident continually refuses medication, it may be necessary to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continual refusal requires reassessment by the care team and physician to address underlying issues, respecting resident rights.
Question 5 of 5
The pain management nurse observes a patient with complex regional pain syndrome who is not wearing the right-side jacket sleeve. The patient reports intense, right arm pain upon light touch. The nurse recognizes this pain as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allodynia is pain from a non-painful stimulus (e.g., light touch), common in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).