ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has asthma will begin taking an inhaled corticosteroid medication to be used with a spacer. The patient asks why the spacer is necessary. The nurse will explain that the spacer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spacers are used to enhance the delivery of medication to the lower, smaller airways. They do not allow higher dosing or minimize drug side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is to receive a penicillin intramuscular (IM) injection in the ventrogluteal site. The nurse will use which angle for the needle insertion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The proper angle for IM injections is 90 degrees. The other angles are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
After administering an intradermal (ID) injection for a skin test, the nurse notices a small bleb at the injection site. The best action for the nurse to take at this time is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The formation of a small bleb is expected after an ID injection for skin testing. The other actions are not appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
When giving a buccal medication to a patient, which action by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Buccal medications are properly administered between the upper or lower molar teeth and the cheek. Caution the patient against swallowing, and do not administer with water. Medications given under the tongue are sublingually administered.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with asthma is to begin medication therapy using a metered-dose inhaler. What is an important reminder to include during teaching sessions with the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Position the inhaler to an open mouth, with the inhaler 1 to 2 inches away from the mouth, or attach a spacer to the mouthpiece of the inhaler, or place the mouthpiece in the mouth. To administer, press down on the inhaler to release the medication while inhaling slowly. Wait 1 to 2 minutes between puffs if a second puff of the same medication has been ordered.