CH 22 - Drug Administration Already Graded A+
1. Which methods are appropriate to confirm the correct patient before administering medication?
1. Verify the type of medication.
2. Inspect the patient's identification band.
3. Ask the patient to confirm their name and/or date of birth. - a. ...
1. Which methods are appropriate to confirm the correct patient before administering medication?
1. Verify the type of medication.
2. Inspect the patient's identification band.
3. Ask the patient to confirm their name and/or date of birth.
- a. 1 only
- b. 2 and 3
- c. 1 and 2
- d. All of the above
Answer: b. 2 and 3
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2. What should you do next if the incorrect patient is identified?
- a. Proceed with the procedure.
- b. Correct the information on the patient's armband.
- c. Accompany the patient to obtain a new armband with the correct information.
- d. Contact the ordering physician.
Answer: c. Accompany the patient to obtain a new armband with the correct information.
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3. Volume is measured in:
1. Milliliters.
2. Cubic centimeters.
3. Liters.
- a. 1 only
, - b. 2 only
- c. 1 and 3
- d. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: d. 1, 2, and 3
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4. If a drug is administered PO, it means the patient receives the medicine:
- a. Subcutaneously.
- b. Parenterally.
- c. Topically.
- d. By mouth.
Answer: d. By mouth.
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5. Which method of drug delivery has a rapid onset as the drug enters the bloodstream directly?
- a. Oral.
- b. Topical.
- c. Sublingual.
- d. Parenteral.
Answer: d. Parenteral.
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6. All of the following are measures to ensure safe injections EXCEPT:
- a. Use of safety needles.
- b. Administering a drug without a physician's order.
- c. Adhering to facility protocols.
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