Concepts of Medication Administration ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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Concepts of Medication Administration
ATI Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
When preparing to administer a medication, what should the nurse check first to ensure patient
safety?
a) The expiration date of the medication
b) The time of the last dose
c) The pat...
Concepts of Medication Administration
ATI Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
When preparing to administer a medication, what should the nurse check first to ensure patient
safety?
a) The expiration date of the medication
b) The time of the last dose
✔✔ c) The patient’s identity using two identifiers
d) The patient’s medical history
**Rationale:** Verifying the patient’s identity using at least two identifiers (e.g., name and date
of birth) is essential to prevent medication errors and ensure the correct patient receives the
medication.
Which of the following actions should a nurse take to reduce the risk of a needlestick injury?
a) Recap the needle after use
✔✔ b) Dispose of the needle in a sharps container without recapping
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, c) Leave the needle on a tray after use
d) Hand the used needle to another nurse for disposal
**Rationale:** Disposing of the needle in a sharps container without recapping is the best way
to prevent needlestick injuries, as recapping can increase the risk of accidental punctures.
When administering a new medication, what is the most important piece of information the nurse
should obtain from the patient?
a) The patient’s dietary preferences
✔✔ b) The patient’s known allergies
c) The patient’s weight
d) The patient’s activity level
**Rationale:** Knowing the patient’s allergies is critical to avoid administering a medication
that could cause an allergic reaction.
Which action is appropriate when administering a time-sensitive medication?
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