Nursing Medication Administration Quz

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A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates adherence to the "six rights" of medication administration?

Administering the medication to a patient without checking their medical record number

Confirming the patient’s identity using two identifiers before administering the medication (correct)

Preparing medication for two patients simultaneously to save time

Documenting the administration of the medication before giving it to the patient

A nurse is reviewing a medication order. What essential information must be included in the order before administering the medication? (Select all that apply.)

Patient’s full name (correct)

Name of the drug (correct)

Frequency of administration (correct)

Signature of the healthcare provider (correct)

During medication administration, the nurse performs three safety checks. At what point does the nurse perform these checks?

Before administering the medication, when verifying the patient's identity

When reviewing the patient’s diagnosis with the healthcare provider

Before removing the medication from the dispensing system, before preparing it, and before administering it to the patient (correct)

After the medication has been administered and documented

A patient on anticoagulant therapy is being discharged. What information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching related to medication safety?

Continue to take the medication as prescribed, even if feeling well (C) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. What is the most important step the nurse should take before administering the medication to prevent aspiration?

Assess the patient's ability to swallow and check for a gag reflex (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following oral medication forms should not be crushed or opened before administration?

Enteric-coated pills (B) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is about to administer a liquid medication using an oral syringe. What is the best practice for measuring the liquid medication?

Measure at the base of the meniscus (B) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a patient. Which of the following steps is part of the "universal steps" for medication administration? (Select all that apply.)

Verify the patient's name and date of birth using two identifiers (A), Check the medication label against the Medication Administration Record (MAR) three times (B), Perform hand hygiene before and after medication preparation and administration (D) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is administering an oral medication to an older adult patient. Which action should the nurse take to promote safe medication administration in this population?

Use clear and simple instructions with written materials (B) Signup and view all the answers

When performing the "third medication check" before administering an oral medication, the nurse should:

Compare the patient's wristband with the MAR and scan the medication barcode (B) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Apply the patch to a hairless, clean, and dry area of skin (B) Signup and view all the answers

A patient is receiving a nasal medication to treat congestion. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do during administration?

Breathe through their mouth while the medication is being administered (C) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is teaching a patient how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Inhale slowly for 3-5 seconds after pressing down on the canister (C) Signup and view all the answers

When administering ear drops to an adult patient, the nurse should:

Pull the pinna up and back to straighten the ear canal (B) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to a patient. Which of the following positions is most appropriate for the patient during this procedure?

Sim's (left side-lying) (C) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult patient about transdermal patches. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

"Rotate the application sites to prevent skin irritation." (C) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult patient. Which of the following sites is the most appropriate for injecting a volume of 3 mL of medication?

Vastus lateralis (B) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection of insulin to a patient. What is the best technique for ensuring proper administration?

Pinch the skin and insert the needle at a 45- or 90-degree angle (A) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is about to administer a tuberculin skin test (intradermal injection). What is the correct angle of insertion for the needle?

5 to 15 degrees (A) Signup and view all the answers

When administering an intramuscular injection in the ventrogluteal site, the nurse should:

Place the heel of the hand on the greater trochanter and form a V with the fingers (D) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is teaching a new graduate about the Z-track method for intramuscular injections. What is the primary purpose of using the Z-track method?

To minimize pain and prevent medication leakage into subcutaneous tissue (B) Signup and view all the answers

When preparing to administer a subcutaneous anticoagulant, the nurse should:

Select a site at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus and avoid massaging the site after injection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum volume of medication that should be administered via intramuscular injection in the deltoid muscle?

1 mL (C) Signup and view all the answers