ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering an IV push medication through an IV lock. After injecting the medication, which action will be taken next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV locks are to be flushed before and after each use; either heparin or saline flush is used, depending on the individual institution's policy. The other actions are not appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
When giving medications, the nurse will use Standard Precautions, which include what action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standard Precautions include wearing clean gloves when there is potential exposure to a patient’s blood or other body fluids; never recapping needles; never bending needles or syringes; and discarding all disposable syringes and needles in the appropriate puncture-resistant container.
Question 3 of 5
About of nurses will suffer from substance use disorder during their careers, according to the American Nurses Association.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The American Nurses Association, along with the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, estimates that approximately 10% of healthcare workers, including nurses, will experience substance use disorder during their careers. This aligns with general population rates and reflects the stress and access to medications in the nursing profession.
Question 4 of 5
(Incomplete question, assumed: Which of these medications contains sulfa?)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetazolamide is a sulfonamide ('sulfa') drug, commonly used as a diuretic or for glaucoma, and can cause allergic reactions in patients with sulfa allergies. Acetohexamide is also a sulfonamide but less commonly used today. Hydralazine and hydroxyzine do not contain sulfa. Based on typical nursing focus, acetazolamide is likely the intended answer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is applying a dressing to a wound that has moderate to heavy exudate. Which of the following types of dressing would be most appropriate for this wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alginate dressing is a type of dressing that is made from seaweed fibers and is highly absorbent. It is suitable for wounds that have moderate to heavy exudate, as it can absorb up to 20 times its weight in fluid. It also forms a gel-like substance when in contact with wound fluid, which creates a moist environment that facilitates wound healing and autolytic debridement.