Medication Administration Chapter 31
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Graded A+
When administering oral medications, what is the primary consideration to ensure proper
absorption?
a) Administer the medication with a full glass of water unless otherwise directed.
b) Administer ...
Medication Administration Chapter 31
Questions and Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
When administering oral medications, what is the primary consideration to ensure proper
absorption?
a) ✔✔ Administer the medication with a full glass of water unless otherwise directed.
b) Administer the medication with food to enhance absorption.
c) Crush all oral medications before administration.
d) Avoid administering oral medications with other liquids.
What is the most important step before administering an injection?
a) ✔✔ Verify the patient’s identity and the medication order.
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,b) Check the medication's expiration date.
c) Confirm the route of administration.
d) Prepare the medication in a sterile environment.
For intravenous medication administration, what is crucial to confirm before starting the
infusion?
a) ✔✔ Check the medication for proper dilution and verify the infusion rate.
b) Ensure the patient’s allergy history is up-to-date.
c) Confirm the medication’s color and consistency.
d) Ensure the medication is at room temperature.
When administering a subcutaneous injection, what is the recommended angle for needle
insertion?
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,a) ✔✔ Insert the needle at a 45 to 90-degree angle depending on the amount of subcutaneous
tissue.
b) Insert the needle at a 15 to 30-degree angle.
c) Insert the needle at a 60-degree angle.
d) Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle only.
What is the correct procedure for administering an intramuscular injection?
a) ✔✔ Use the Z-track method to prevent leakage and administer the injection at a 90-degree
angle.
b) Administer the injection at a 45-degree angle without the Z-track method.
c) Administer the injection at a 30-degree angle and use the Z-track method.
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, d) Administer the injection without the Z-track method and at a 60-degree angle.
What should be done if a medication error is identified after administration?
a) ✔✔ Report the error immediately and document it according to facility policy.
b) Ignore the error if the patient shows no immediate symptoms.
c) Wait until the end of the shift to report the error.
d) Correct the error and document it without informing the supervisor.
What is the key factor in determining the appropriate site for an intramuscular injection?
a) ✔✔ Consider the muscle’s size and the volume of medication to be injected.
b) Choose the site based on the patient’s preference.
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