ATI LPN
Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 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Rationale: Small doses of liquid medications must be withdrawn using a calibrated oral syringe.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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a burn injury that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. The nurse knows that this type of burn is classified as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Partial-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. It causes blisters, pain, and redness. It may heal spontaneously or require skin grafting depending on the depth and extent of the injury.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a venous ulcer on the lower leg that is treated with compression therapy. The nurse instructs the client to elevate the leg above the level of the heart whenever possible. What is the rationale for this instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To reduce edema and venous pressure is the rationale for elevating the leg above the level of the heart whenever possible. Venous ulcers are caused by chronic venous insufficiency, which impairs venous return and causes blood pooling, increased venous pressure, and edema in the lower extremities. Elevation helps to facilitate venous return and reduce edema and venous pressure, which improves wound healing.