ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer Lanoxin to a patient on the telemetry unit. In addition to understanding the patients diagnosis, the nurse must also know which characteristic(s) of the medication? (Select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must understand the individual patients diagnosis and symptoms that correlate with the rationale for drug use. The nurse should also know why a medication is ordered, expected actions, usual dosing, proper dilution, route and rate of administration, adverse effects, and contraindications for the use of a particular drug. It is not required that the nurse know the chemical composition of the medication prior to administration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent to administer medications using a child's gastrostomy tube. The parent asks why it is necessary to give water after each medication. The nurse explains that the water is given for which purpose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing the tube after the medication is instilled ensures that the medication reaches the stomach, to maintain patency of the tubing. It is not always given to decrease gastrointestinal upset, to dilute the medication, or to improve hydration.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
When administering medication by IV bolus (push), the nurse will occlude the IV line by which method?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before a medication is injected by IV push, the IV line is occluded by pinching the tubing just above the injection port. The other locations are incorrect.
Question 5 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.