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Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The main responsibilities of the pain management nurse on the interprofessional, chronic pain management team are to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain management nurses focus on medical history, medication oversight, and education within the interprofessional team.
Question 4 of 5
You must administer the medication within ____ of the scheduled time.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering within 30 minutes of the scheduled time maintains therapeutic efficacy and safety, aligning with most healthcare facility policies.
Question 5 of 5
You are seeing patients in clinic when two men in dark suits and dark glasses come in and show you badges marking them as members of a federal law enforcement agency. The identification is legitimate. These 'men in black' inform you that they are making a 'minor investigation' of one of your patients. They ask to look at the patient's chart for a few minutes, saying, 'You wouldn't want to interfere with a federal investigation, would you?' What should you do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: You cannot release a patient's medical records unless there is a clear, signed release from the patient or there is a court order. This is true no matter who is asking. If the federal agents have a court order for the records then they have a right to the information. A court order, warrant, or subpoena can be used by the judicial system to violate confidentiality if the judicial system sanctions the violation. Although the medical record as a physical object is the property of the physician or health-care facility, the information is the property of the patient. In a sense, the information is like a person's house. No one has the right to enter your home without either your permission or a court order allowing the investigation. This is also true even if the people requesting it are law enforcement agents. We all have a constitutional right against illegal search and seizure of our property.