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Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a medication is refilled, you should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All steps—logging, discussing changes, and inspecting—are critical to ensure accurate documentation, resident awareness, and safety upon refill.
Question 2 of 5
The pain management nurse observes a patient with complex regional pain syndrome who is not wearing the right-side jacket sleeve. The patient reports intense, right arm pain upon light touch. The nurse recognizes this pain as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allodynia is pain from a non-painful stimulus (e.g., light touch), common in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Question 3 of 5
Which nonpharmacologic intervention is difficult to use with older adult patients who are cognitively impaired?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guided imagery requires cognitive engagement, which is challenging for cognitively impaired patients, unlike simpler interventions like heat.
Question 4 of 5
The main responsibilities of the pain management nurse on the interprofessional, chronic pain management team are to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain management nurses focus on medical history, medication oversight, and education within the interprofessional team.
Question 5 of 5
You must administer the medication within ____ of the scheduled time.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering within 30 minutes of the scheduled time maintains therapeutic efficacy and safety, aligning with most healthcare facility policies.