ATI RN
NCLEX Questions Medication Administration Questions
Question 1 of 5
When administering ear drops properly:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a Q-tip ensures safe delivery into the canal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is utilizing the PQRST pain assessment method to determine if a client is experiencing pain. Which questions would the nurse ask according to the P portion of the assessment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the PQRST method, the 'P' stands for Palliative and Provocative factors. 'Is there anything that makes the pain better?' (palliative) and 'What aggravates the pain?' (provocative) directly relate to this portion. The other options pertain to Quality (Q), Region/Radiation (R), or Severity (S).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering lithium to a Japanese patient. What cultural factor should the nurse consider regarding the effects of the medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Genetic variations in some Asian populations may lead to slower lithium metabolism, causing elevated serum levels and potential toxicity, requiring careful monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
What must a nurse do each time medications are administered to ensure that medication errors do not occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The three checks (label, preparation, administration) and five rights (patient, drug, dose, route, time) are standard to prevent errors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing an injection by withdrawing the solution from a multidose vial. What is necessary to facilitate withdrawing a medication from the vial?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Injecting air equal to the volume of liquid withdrawn maintains vial pressure, making it easier to draw the medication.