ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient about using sublingual nitroglycerin at home. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drugs given sublingually should be placed under the tongue. No foods or fluids should be given, since the tablet must remain under the tongue until it is fully absorbed. Medications ordered to be given 'buccally' should be placed between the cheek and gum.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.