ATI RN
Medication Administration NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a resident transfers out of the community:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CCL guidelines allow medications to transfer with the resident or responsible party to maintain continuity of care, if properly documented.
Question 2 of 5
The pain management nurse follows the recommended protocol for preventing constipation when starting a patient on opioids by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opioid-induced constipation is best prevented with a bowel stimulant (e.g., senna) and stool softener (e.g., docusate), per standard guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
The pain management nurse assesses a 67-year-old patient for reports of episodic, sudden-onset, right-sided facial pain. The patient describes the pain as fleeting, electric-like and triggered by light touch and brushing of the teeth. The nurse suspects:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, electric-like facial pain triggered by touch, matching the patient's description.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are required sources to confirm the patient's identity before administering medication EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient's room/bed number is not a reliable source to confirm identity, as it can change or be shared. The identification bracelet, asking the patient, and the chart provide accurate identity verification.
Question 5 of 5
What must be done by the nurse to ensure key steps are followed while administering medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking for discoloration and expiration ensures the medication is safe and effective, a fundamental step in the administration process.