ATI RN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who is taking an oral narcotic for pain relief tells the nurse he is constipated. What is this common response to narcotics called?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common adverse effect of narcotics due to their action on opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, slowing motility.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following parts of the syringe and needle must be kept sterile when preparing and administering an injection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The needle, inside of the barrel, and plunger part entering the barrel must remain sterile to prevent contamination during injection.
Question 3 of 5
Ethel is an 80-year-old woman who was admitted for dehydration. The nurse reports that she is not making 30 mL/hr of urine and the physician orders a bolus of 250 ml to be infused within 30 minutes. What is the correct drip rate for Ethel's infusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The minimum urine output is 30 mL/hr. To calculate the drip rate: Volume / (Minutes / 60) = Rate. For Ethel: 250 mL / (30 / 60) = 250 / 0.5 = 500 mL/hr, ensuring rapid fluid replacement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a mother how to administer nystatin to her 2-month-old child in the treatment of oral candidiasis. Which of the following is an appropriate instruction given by the nurse to the mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying nystatin with a cotton-tipped applicator ensures contact with oral mucosa after meals, avoiding dilution or spitting out, which could occur with a bottle or syringe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection into the deltoid muscle of an adult patient weighing approximately 160 lb. Which needle size and length will the nurse choose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an intramuscular injection into an adult deltoid muscle, a 25-gauge, 1-inch needle is recommended. An 18-gauge needle is too big. While a 23-gauge needle can be used, a 1/2-inch needle is too small. A 27-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is used for intradermal.