ATI RN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following parts of the syringe and needle must be kept sterile when preparing and administering an injection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The needle, inside of the barrel, and plunger part entering the barrel must remain sterile to prevent contamination during injection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a mother how to administer nystatin to her 2-month-old child in the treatment of oral candidiasis. Which of the following is an appropriate instruction given by the nurse to the mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying nystatin with a cotton-tipped applicator ensures contact with oral mucosa after meals, avoiding dilution or spitting out, which could occur with a bottle or syringe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection into the deltoid muscle of an adult patient weighing approximately 160 lb. Which needle size and length will the nurse choose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an intramuscular injection into an adult deltoid muscle, a 25-gauge, 1-inch needle is recommended. An 18-gauge needle is too big. While a 23-gauge needle can be used, a 1/2-inch needle is too small. A 27-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is used for intradermal.
Question 4 of 5
While preparing medications, the nurse knows one of the drug is an acidic medication. In which area does the nurse anticipate the drug will be absorbed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acidic medications pass through the gastric mucosa rapidly. Medications that are basic are not absorbed before reaching the small intestine.
Question 5 of 5
A patient refuses medication. Which is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first response is to explore reasons the patient does not want the medication. After the assessment, the nurse can decide what to do next. Educating is important, but it is not the first action. Ultimately, the patient does have the right to refuse the medication; however, the nurse should first try to find out reasons for the refusal and provide education if needed based upon the assessment findings. Hiding medication and deceiving a patient into taking a medication is unethical and violates right to autonomy.