ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What must the nurse have before administering any medication? (Select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physicians must be licensed to prescribe medications; nurses must be licensed to administer medications. Safe medication administration includes knowledge of the medication, pathophysiology of patient diagnoses, and pharmacodynamics of the ordered medication on the pathophysiology. It is not necessary for the nurse to consult with a pharmacist each time medication is to be administered to a patient.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.