ATI LPN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse transcribes an order to administer Valium 10 mg IV stat. This order is correctly interpreted by the nurse to mean it should be provided how? (Select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The stat order is generally used on an emergency basis. It means that the drug is to be administered as soon as possible, but only once. IV indicates the route is intravenous. A PRN order means administer if needed. The order would specify divided doses and amount per dose if indicated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository antiparetic medication. Which action by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients should remain on their side for at least 5 minutes after insertion of suppositories. Softening the suppository is not indicated. Patients should lie on their left side, not the right. A water-soluble lubricant should be used.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to start an IV line in a preschool-age child. After applying a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, what will the nurse do to prepare the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschool children should be allowed to play with and handle equipment and give 'play' injections using a doll or stuffed animal. Describing the procedure or discussing pain will only heighten anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has an order to administer an intramuscular (IM) immunization to a 2-month-old child. Which site is considered the best choice for this injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the preferred site of injection of drugs such as immunizations for infants. The other sites are not appropriate for infants. The ventrogluteal site is the preferred site for adults and children. The deltoid site is used only for the administration of immunizations to toddlers, older children, and adults (not infants) and only for small volumes of medication. The dorsogluteal site is no longer recommended because of the possibility of nerve injury.
Question 5 of 5
When adding medications to a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, the nurse will use which method to mix the solution?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When medications are added to IV fluid containers, the medication and the IV solution are mixed by holding the bag or bottle and turning it end-to-end, mixing it gently. Shaking vigorously is not appropriate; inverting the bag just once or simply allowing the bag to stand for 10 minutes may not be sufficient to mix the medication into the fluid.