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Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What factor is used to most accurately calculate drug dosages for a child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Body surface area (BSA) provides the most accurate calculation for pediatric drug dosages, accounting for size and metabolism differences.
Question 2 of 5
Which anatomic site is recommended for intramuscular injections for adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is preferred for IM injections in adults due to its safety, minimal nerve presence, and good muscle mass.
Question 3 of 5
The pediatric nurse is summoned to a room by the parents of a 2-year-old child. The peripheral IV line has been removed by the patient. When starting a new line, the nurse carefully chooses placement. The nurse should attempt to start the IV
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Starting IVs distally (closest to fingertips) allows subsequent attempts to move proximally if needed, preserving vein options.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has an order to receive 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse has on hand a 25 mg tablet of hydrochlorothiazide. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1/2 tablet will be given. The nurse is careful to perform nursing calculations to ensure proper medication administration. The dose ordered is 12.5. The dose on hand is 25. 12.5 / 25 = 1/2 tablet.
Question 5 of 5
A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication prescription reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ultimately, the person administering the medication is responsible for ensuring that it is correct. The nurse administered the medication, so in this case it is the nurse. Accept full accountability and responsibility for all actions surrounding the administration of medications. Do not assume that a medication that is ordered for a patient is the correct medication or the correct dose. This is the importance of verifying the six rights of medication administration. The ultimate responsibility and accountability are with the nurse, not the health care provider, pharmacist, or hospital.