ATI RN
Medical Administrative Assistant Interview Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a medication is discontinued permanently, you must have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A physician's order is required to discontinue a medication permanently, ensuring medical oversight and legal compliance in care facilities.
Question 2 of 5
A 53-year-old patient who is receiving ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day for chronic, low back pain develops lower-extremity edema. The pain management nurse suspects that the edema is caused by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, can impair renal function, leading to fluid retention and edema, especially with chronic use.
Question 3 of 5
The pain management nurse assesses a patient with complex regional pain syndrome. The nurse is concerned about the patient's depressed mood, because they have said, 'I can't live with this pain.' The nurse further assesses for suicide risk, because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic pain, like CRPS, is a known risk factor for suicidal ideation, necessitating further assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with fibromyalgia reports symptoms of unrelieved pain. To determine whether the patient is also experiencing other symptoms, the pain management nurse will ask the patient about:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibromyalgia often includes dizziness and anxiety alongside pain and fatigue, unlike the other symptom pairs.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is used to minimize skin irritation by sealing the medication in muscle tissue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Z-track method seals medication in muscle tissue by displacing skin during injection, reducing irritation and leakage into subcutaneous layers.