ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been prescribed morphine 8 mg 2-3 hourly PRN for pain. Unit stock of morphine is 10 mg/1 mL. How much morphine should be drawn up for the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To calculate: 8 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 0.8 mL. Thus, 0.80 mL is the correct volume to draw up for an 8 mg dose from a 10 mg/mL solution.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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).
Question 5 of 5
Which nonpharmacologic intervention is difficult to use with older adult patients who are cognitively impaired?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guided imagery requires cognitive engagement, which is challenging for cognitively impaired patients, unlike simpler interventions like heat.