ATI LPN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which advantage(s) does the unit dose drug distribution system include? (Select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Because the pharmacist has a profile of all medications for each patient, he or she is able to analyze prescribed medications for each patient for drug interactions and contraindications. This is an advantage of the unit dose drug distribution system. Less waste of medications is an advantage of the unit dose drug distribution system. Because each dose is individually packaged, credit can be given to the patient for unused medications. There is increased pharmacist involvement and better use of his or her extensive drug knowledge and nursing personnel time is decreased with this method.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about giving liquid medications. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To measure liquid medications accurately, line up the bottom of the curve of the medication with the desired line on the syringe. Suspensions are liquids in which particles are mixed but not dissolved. As a general rule, elixirs do not require shaking; shaking may suspend air into the liquid and affect accurate dosing by volume. Many liquids require refrigeration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository antiparetic medication. Which action by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients should remain on their side for at least 5 minutes after insertion of suppositories. Softening the suppository is not indicated. Patients should lie on their left side, not the right. A water-soluble lubricant should be used.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to start an IV line in a preschool-age child. After applying a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, what will the nurse do to prepare the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschool children should be allowed to play with and handle equipment and give 'play' injections using a doll or stuffed animal. Describing the procedure or discussing pain will only heighten anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has an order to administer an intramuscular (IM) immunization to a 2-month-old child. Which site is considered the best choice for this injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the preferred site of injection of drugs such as immunizations for infants. The other sites are not appropriate for infants. The ventrogluteal site is the preferred site for adults and children. The deltoid site is used only for the administration of immunizations to toddlers, older children, and adults (not infants) and only for small volumes of medication. The dorsogluteal site is no longer recommended because of the possibility of nerve injury.