ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is demonstrating the Z-track injection technique to a nursing student on a patient who is receiving iron dextran. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Z-track method is used to prevent staining of the skin. It does not affect absorption. The ventrogluteal site is preferred, and, generally, the needle is a larger bore.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is giving medications through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which technique is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For PEG tubes (and nasogastric tubes), medications are poured into the barrel of the syringe with the piston removed, and the medication is allowed to flow via gravity into the tube. Fluid must never be forced into the tube. The tubing is to be flushed with 30 mL of tap water (not saline) to ensure that the medication is cleared from the tube after the medication has been given. A 3-mL syringe is too small for this procedure.
Question 4 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 5 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.