ATI RN
Medical Administrative Assistant Interview Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When opening capsules to mix medication into a vehicle such as apple sauce, you must:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves maintain hygiene while opening capsules.
Question 2 of 5
Enteric coated acetylsalicylic acid has been prescribed for a patient to treat chronic arthritis. The patient calls the clinic nurse because of gagging and difficulty swallowing the tablets. What response would the nurse give to the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enteric-coated acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is designed to dissolve in the intestine, not the stomach, to reduce gastric irritation. Crushing (A) or opening (C) the tablet destroys this coating, increasing stomach upset risk. Swallowing with water or milk (D) may not address the patient's difficulty. The best response is to notify the provider (B) for an alternative form (e.g., liquid or non-coated aspirin if appropriate).
Question 3 of 5
A patient taking insulin has his levels adjusted to ensure the concentration of drug in the blood serum produces the desired effect without causing toxicity. What is the term for this desired effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The therapeutic range is the drug concentration in the blood that produces the desired effect without toxicity, which is critical for insulin management.
Question 4 of 5
A physician has ordered that a medication be given stat for a patient who is having an anaphylactic drug reaction. At what time would the nurse administer the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 'stat' order requires immediate administration, especially in emergencies like anaphylaxis, to address the reaction promptly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection of a viscous medication using the appropriate-gauge needle. What does the nurse need to know about needle gauges?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needle gauges range from 18 (largest) to 30 (smallest); a larger gauge (e.g., 18-22) is needed for viscous medications.