#1
Which of the following is not a route for medication administration?
Intravenous (IV)
Intramuscular (IM)
Subcutaneous (SC)
Extracellular (EC)
#2
Which step of the nursing process involves collecting patient data?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
#3
Which of the following is an example of a medication error?
Administering medication at the wrong time
Double-checking medication dosage
Documenting medication administration accurately
Following proper medication storage guidelines
#4
What is the 'five rights' principle in medication administration?
The right to refuse medication
The right medication, patient, dose, route, and time
The right to access medical records
The right to administer medication without supervision
#5
Which of the following actions should a nurse take before administering medication?
Verify the patient's insurance information
Double-check the expiration date of the medication
Ask the patient about their favorite food
Review the patient's medical history
#6
What does 'tid' mean in medication administration?
Three times a day
Twice a day
Four times a day
Once a day
#7
What is the purpose of the 'implementation' phase of the nursing process?
To assess patient's condition
To diagnose patient's problem
To plan interventions
To carry out planned interventions
#8
Which of the following is an example of a high-alert medication?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
#9
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid pain medications?
Constipation
Increased heart rate
Hypotension
Increased appetite
#10
What does 'PRN' stand for in medication administration?
Prescription Record Notification
Pro Re Nata
Patient Recall Notice
Physician's Recommended Norm
#11
Which of the following is an example of a medication reconciliation process?
Administering medication without checking the patient's records
Reviewing a patient's current medication list with previous lists
Writing a prescription without consulting a physician
Disregarding a patient's allergies when prescribing medication
#12
What is the primary purpose of a 'MAR' in medication administration?
To record patient vital signs
To document medication administration
To track patient dietary preferences
To manage medical equipment
#13
What is the primary purpose of the 'evaluation' phase of the nursing process?
To assess patient's condition
To diagnose patient's problem
To plan interventions
To determine if interventions were effective
#14
Which medication administration route is typically the fastest?
Oral
Sublingual
Intravenous
Transdermal
#15
Which of the following statements about 'PRN' medications is true?
They are scheduled at regular intervals
They are administered as needed
They are only given by a pharmacist
They are always given intravenously
#16
What is the purpose of the 'rights of medication administration'?
To ensure nurses have the authority to prescribe medication
To guide safe medication administration practices
To limit patient access to medications
To increase healthcare costs
#17
Which of the following statements about intramuscular (IM) injections is true?
They are always administered in the upper arm
They have a slower absorption rate compared to subcutaneous injections
They are typically used for medications that require rapid absorption
They are administered at a 90-degree angle to the skin