ATI LPN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which example best demonstrates safe drug administration by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting the patient upright for oral medications is safe medication practice. Children should never be asked their names as a means of positive identification. Remaining with a patient until the drug is swallowed is safe practice. Returning an unused portion of medication to the stock supply bottle is not safe medication practice.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse transcribes an order to administer Valium 10 mg IV stat. This order is correctly interpreted by the nurse to mean it should be provided how? (Select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The stat order is generally used on an emergency basis. It means that the drug is to be administered as soon as possible, but only once. IV indicates the route is intravenous. A PRN order means administer if needed. The order would specify divided doses and amount per dose if indicated.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.