ATI RN
Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is conducting an interview for a health history. In addition to asking the patient about medications being taken, what else should be asked to assess the risk for drug interactions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herbal supplements can interact with medications, so assessing their use is essential to prevent drug interactions during a health history.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has administered an intramuscular injection. What will the nurse do with the syringe and needle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To prevent needlestick injuries, needles should not be recapped and must be disposed of in a puncture-resistant sharps container.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the preferred location of intramuscular (IM) injection in infants?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is preferred in infants due to its large muscle mass and lack of major nerves or vessels. The dorsogluteal site is avoided in infants due to underdeveloped muscles and sciatic nerve risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about medications. Which statement from the patient indicates teaching is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For daily insulin, rotate site within anatomical area. Rotating injections within the same body part (intrasite rotation) provides greater consistency in absorption of medication. Parenteral medication absorption is not affected by the timing of meals. Taking a medication 30 minutes late is within the 60-minute window of the time medications should be taken. Medications are usually stopped based on the provider's orders except in extenuating circumstances. With some medications, such as antibiotics, it is crucial that the full course of medication is taken to avoid relapse of infection.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse administers an intramuscular (IM) corticosteroid injection, the nurse aspirates. What is the rationale for the nurse aspirating?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The purpose of aspiration is to ensure that the needle is in the muscle and not in the vascular system. Blood return upon aspiration indicates improper placement, and the injection should not be given. While a patient can aspirate fluid and food into the lungs, this is not related to the reason for why a nurse pulls back the syringe plunger after inserting the needle (aspirates) before injecting the medication. Reducing discomfort and prolonging absorption time are not reasons for aspirating medications.