ATI LPN
Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding patient safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the patient's identity, using two identifiers, before administering any medication is essential for the patient's safety and reflects checking one of the 'Nine Rights' of medication administration. Documentation is done after the medications are given.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is measuring 4 mL of a liquid cough elixir for a child. Which method is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Small doses of liquid medications must be withdrawn using a calibrated oral syringe. A hypodermic syringe or a syringe with a needle or syringe cap must not be used. If hypodermic syringes are used, the drug may be inadvertently given parenterally, or the syringe cap or needle, if not removed from the syringe, may become dislodged and accidentally aspirated by the patient when the syringe plunger is pressed. The other methods are not accurate for small volumes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is receiving eyedrops that contain a beta-blocker medication. The nurse will use what method to reduce systemic effects after administering the eyedrops?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When administering ophthalmic drugs that may cause systemic effects, one’s finger should be protected by a clean tissue or glove and gentle pressure applied to the patient’s nasolacrimal duct for 30 to 60 seconds. The other actions are not appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
When administering nasal spray, which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear the nasal passages before receiving nasal spray. Blowing one’s nose after receiving the medication will remove the medication from the nasal passages. The patient will receive the spray while inhaling through the open nostril and needs to remain in a supine position for 5 minutes afterward.
Question 5 of 5
(Incomplete question, assumed: How many identifiers should be used to verify patient identity before administering medication?)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard practice in medication administration, as per the 'Nine Rights,' requires verifying patient identity using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) to ensure safety. The question is incomplete, but this is a common nursing knowledge point likely intended here.