ATI Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
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ATI Medication Administration
ATI Medication Administration Test
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary action to take before administering a medication to ensure patient safety?
Verify the patient’s identity using at least two identifiers.
How should a nurse hand...
ATI Medication Administration Test
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary action to take before administering a medication to ensure patient safety?
✔✔ Verify the patient’s identity using at least two identifiers.
How should a nurse handle a situation where a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
✔✔ Document the refusal, provide education on the medication’s purpose, and inform the
healthcare provider.
What is the correct procedure for administering an oral medication to a patient who is unable to
swallow pills?
✔✔ Crush the medication if appropriate and mix it with a small amount of soft food or liquid,
unless contraindicated.
How should a nurse address a medication order that appears to be incomplete or unclear?
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, ✔✔ Contact the prescribing healthcare provider to clarify the order before administering the
medication.
What is the appropriate action if a medication is accidentally administered to the wrong patient?
✔✔ Report the incident immediately, document the error, and monitor the patient for any
adverse effects.
When administering an injection, how should a nurse prepare the injection site?
✔✔ Clean the site with an appropriate antiseptic swab using a circular motion, starting from the
center and moving outward.
What should a nurse do if a medication’s label is unclear or illegible?
✔✔ Obtain a new medication from the pharmacy with a clear label or request clarification from
the pharmacy.
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