Medication Administration and Nursing Responsibilities Quiz

Test your knowledge on medication administration! Explore routes, nursing responsibilities, error management, and best practices. Get ready to ace your exams!

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Which route of medication administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?

Oral

Intravenous

Intramuscular

Sublingual

What is the 'five rights' of medication administration?

Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time

Right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right condition

Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right doctor

Right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right frequency

What is the recommended angle for administering intramuscular injections in adults?

45 degrees

60 degrees

90 degrees

120 degrees

Which of the following is a high-alert medication?

Aspirin

Insulin

Vitamin C

Antacid

Which medication administration route has the fastest onset of action?

Intravenous (IV)

Oral

Subcutaneous (SC)

Intramuscular (IM)

Which of the following is an example of a PRN (as needed) medication?

Antibiotic

Insulin

Analgesic

Anticoagulant

Which of the following is not a nursing responsibility in medication administration?

Monitoring for adverse effects

Administering medication as ordered

Providing education to the patient about the medication

Diagnosing the patient's condition

What is the purpose of the MAR (Medication Administration Record)?

To record patient's vital signs

To track the patient's diet intake

To document medication administration

To schedule patient appointments

What is the term used to describe the process of verifying the right medication, dose, route, and patient before administration?

Medication reconciliation

Medication verification

Medication administration check

Medication double-check

#10

Which organization sets standards and guidelines for medication administration practices in the United States?

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

WHO (World Health Organization)

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)

#11

What should a nurse do if a medication error occurs?

Document the error and inform the patient

Ignore the error and continue with other tasks

Conceal the error to avoid repercussions

Blame another healthcare provider for the error

#12

What is the role of a nurse during medication reconciliation?

To prescribe medications for the patient

To review and verify the accuracy of the patient's medication list

To administer medications without verification

To discharge the patient from the healthcare facility

#13

Which nursing action is appropriate when administering medication through an NG tube?

Administer the medication in a concentrated form

Crush tablets and dissolve them in carbonated beverages

Ensure proper placement of the tube before administering medication

Administer medications rapidly to prevent clogging of the tube

#14

What is the primary purpose of performing a patient assessment before medication administration?

To determine the patient's financial status

To identify potential drug interactions

To obtain the patient's insurance information

To evaluate the patient's response to previous treatments

#15

Which statement accurately describes the 'rights' of medication administration?

They ensure the patient receives the correct medication at the right time

They are optional guidelines and not essential for safe medication administration

They only apply to certain healthcare settings

They prioritize the convenience of healthcare providers over patient safety

#16

Which action is appropriate when administering eye drops to a patient?

Administering the drops while the patient's eyes are closed

Wiping excess solution from the eye immediately after administration

Having the patient tilt their head forward to administer the drops

Administering the drops directly onto the cornea

#17

What is the primary reason for including patient education during medication administration?

To ensure patients take medications as prescribed

To fulfill regulatory requirements

To reduce healthcare costs

To increase the nurse's workload