ATI RN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering medications to several patients. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If the patient uses a corticosteroid, have him or her wait 2 minutes and then rinse the mouth out with water or salt water or brush teeth after inhalation to reduce risk of fungal infection. Piercing a blood vessel during a subcutaneous injection is very rare. Therefore, aspiration is not necessary when administering subcutaneous injections. When giving immunizations to adults: to avoid injection into subcutaneous tissue, spread the skin of the selected vaccine administration site taut between the thumb and forefinger, isolating the muscle. Never administer IV medications through tubing that is infusing blood, blood products, or parenteral nutrition solutions.
Question 2 of 5
An analgesic medication has been prescribed for a persistent headache. The prescriber has not signed the chart. You should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unsigned prescriptions are not legally valid; contacting the prescriber to sign ensures safety and compliance.
Question 3 of 5
When a medication is discontinued permanently, it must be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discontinued medications must be destroyed or returned to the pharmacy per CCL regulations to prevent misuse or errors, not redistributed.
Question 4 of 5
When a medication is an injectable, like insulin, it may be given by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Injectables like insulin require a licensed nurse or physician in residential care settings; none of the listed options qualify under CCL regulations.
Question 5 of 5
A distinguishing feature of a cluster headache is that it occurs:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cluster headaches are unilateral, typically around one eye or temple, distinguishing them from other headache types.