Practice Quiz Administering Meds Ch23

Which of the following is one of the “six rights” of medication administration

Right Documentation

A nurse prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection of insulin. what is the maximum volume generally recommended for subcutaneous injection?

1mL

Which action demonstrates safe practice when a nurse is pouring a liquid medication?

Pouring the liquid away from the label

A nurse is preparing to give a patient a narcotic analgesic. Which step is required by law?

Record the administration on the controlled substance record.

A patient refuses an ordered oral antibiotic. What is the nurses best action?

Document the refusal and notify the provider

Which are considered parenteral routes of medication administration? (select all that apply)

Intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous

To prevent medication errors, which strategies should the nurse follow? (select all that apply)

A) minimize distractions when preparing medications, B)Perform three label checks before administration. D)Clarify any unclear orders before giving the drug. E) Use two patient identifiers before administration.

A nurse administers a medication via a nasogastric (NG) tube. What must the nurse do immediately after giving the drug?

Flush the tube with 15-30 mL of water

A nurse accidentally gives the wrong medication to a patient. what is the priority action?

Notify the healthcare provider and monitor the patient

Which is the safest way to identify a patient before administering a medication?

Use two identifiers, such as name and date of birth.

A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository. Which action is correct?

Lubricate the rounded end before insertion

Which type of medication order is carried out immediately and only once?

STAT order

The nurse is giving an intramuscular injection in the ventrogluteal site. What needle length is typically appropriate for an average adult?

1½ inches

Which route provides the fastest absorption of medication?

Intravenous

A patient has difficulty swallowing tablets. What should the nurse do first?

Consult the provider or pharmacist about an alternative form

Which of the following is not one of the "rights" of medication administration?

Right expiration

Which documentation practices are correct after administering medications? (Select all that apply.)

1)Document the medication immediately after administration

2)Record the exact time the drug was given

3)Note the patient’s response to PRN medications

Which injections are given at a 90° angle? (Select all that apply.)

Intramuscular (IM)

Subcutaneous (in obese patients)

What should a nurse do when drawing medication from an ampule? (Select all that apply.)

-Use a filter needle to withdraw the solution

-Wipe the neck of the ampule with an alcohol swab before opening

-Snap the neck away from the body

A patient asks why their blood pressure medication must be taken at the same time every day. What is the nurse’s best response?

“Taking it at the same time ensures a steady level in your bloodstream.”

The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to an adult. Which technique is correct?

Pull the pinna upward and back

A medication error has occurred. Which step should the nurse take first?

Monitor the patient’s condition and notify the provider