Foundations Final – EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
What are the six rights to medication administration?
patient, medication, dose, route, time, and documentation
What is the seventh unspoken right to medication administration?
right to refuse medication
A medication given PO is administered
by mouth
A medication given sl is administered
under the tongue
A medication given IM is administered
in the muscle
What is the preferred injection site for an average adult IM injection?
ventro gluteal
A medication given IV is administered
intravenously
What degree do you hold the needle in an IM/SC injection on an average adult?
90º
A medication given SC is administered
in the subcutaneous tissue layer
AC refers to
,before meals
PC refers to
after meals
BID
twice a day
TID
three times a day
QID
four times a day
PRN
as needed
Q___h
every ___ hours
What are some common medication errors that inhibit overall safety?
look/sound alike drugs increase risk for error and medication order might not be correct (0.45g
not .45 or 4.0)
To prevent further errors from occurring, it is essential that we ____.
correct flaws in the system
What components need to be included to compose a full, correct medication order?
name, dose (frequency & strength), route, purpose, and a signature
You are preparing to administer a medication to your first patient of the day who you have
never spoken with before. You want to be sure to assess for what possible complications
before administering the medication?
dysphagia, illeus, inappropriate muscle mass and drop in vital signs
T/F: Allergies are not relevant in regards to medication administration.
False
,When referencing absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion we are mentioning
___.
pharmacokinetics
When referencing therapeutic effects, adverse effects, tolerance, allergic reactions, and
toxicity we are speaking about ___.
pharmacodynamics
You are preparing to administer a patient's medication via IV. Before pushing the medication,
the patient indicates they would not like to receive it. Your next step would include
informing the patient of adverse effects of not taking the medication; if patient declines again
be sure to document that patient refused the medication
T/F: You can document a medication that has not yet been given.
False
T/F: A parent can help administer a child patient's medicine so long as the nurse remains in
the room to watch and ensure the patient receives the full dose.
True
What types of pills should we not crush?
pills that possess an enteric coating or are designed to be sustain release tablets
When pouring a liquid medication, you as the nurse want to practice safe measurements. You
are sure to pour ___.
at eye level
What instrument would you utilize in order to measure a small amount of medication?
Syringe
A buccal medication is placed
inside cheek to be absorbed by mucosa
What is a topical medicine?
a medication placed externally on the skin that provides a local effect
A transdermal medication is a(n)
adhesive patch on the skin that releases medicine that gets absorbed
, If you are placing ear drops in a child, you want to straighten the ear canal. The best way to do
this would be to
pull the ear back and down
You administer a patient's medication and have reminded yourself it is their first time
receiving it. What are your next steps?
Assist the patient and remain with them for a short while after they have taken the medication
and document the response (if any)
When reconstituting a drug, you want to use a syringe that is ___ larger than the ordered
amount of drug.
0.5-1cc
What is the ideal sq injection gauge and length of the needle in an average adult?
25-27, 1/2-5/8 in
Where is the ideal site for a subcutaneous injection in an average adult?
back of upper arm, abdomen, scapula, buttocks
When mixing insulin, you are sure to draw up ___ before ___ to prevent cross contamination.
regular, NPH
Which type of syringe is used for insulin?
insulin syringe
Regular insulin is ___ acting
short
The onset/peak/duration for regular insulin is ___.
30-60min/2-3hr/3-6hr
The onset/peak/duration for NPH is ___.
2-4hr/4-10hr/10-16hr
The onset/peak/duration for Aspart/Lispro is ___.
<15min/1-2hr/3-4hr
The onset/peak/duration for Glargine is ___.
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
What are the six rights to medication administration?
patient, medication, dose, route, time, and documentation
What is the seventh unspoken right to medication administration?
right to refuse medication
A medication given PO is administered
by mouth
A medication given sl is administered
under the tongue
A medication given IM is administered
in the muscle
What is the preferred injection site for an average adult IM injection?
ventro gluteal
A medication given IV is administered
intravenously
What degree do you hold the needle in an IM/SC injection on an average adult?
90º
A medication given SC is administered
in the subcutaneous tissue layer
AC refers to
,before meals
PC refers to
after meals
BID
twice a day
TID
three times a day
QID
four times a day
PRN
as needed
Q___h
every ___ hours
What are some common medication errors that inhibit overall safety?
look/sound alike drugs increase risk for error and medication order might not be correct (0.45g
not .45 or 4.0)
To prevent further errors from occurring, it is essential that we ____.
correct flaws in the system
What components need to be included to compose a full, correct medication order?
name, dose (frequency & strength), route, purpose, and a signature
You are preparing to administer a medication to your first patient of the day who you have
never spoken with before. You want to be sure to assess for what possible complications
before administering the medication?
dysphagia, illeus, inappropriate muscle mass and drop in vital signs
T/F: Allergies are not relevant in regards to medication administration.
False
,When referencing absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion we are mentioning
___.
pharmacokinetics
When referencing therapeutic effects, adverse effects, tolerance, allergic reactions, and
toxicity we are speaking about ___.
pharmacodynamics
You are preparing to administer a patient's medication via IV. Before pushing the medication,
the patient indicates they would not like to receive it. Your next step would include
informing the patient of adverse effects of not taking the medication; if patient declines again
be sure to document that patient refused the medication
T/F: You can document a medication that has not yet been given.
False
T/F: A parent can help administer a child patient's medicine so long as the nurse remains in
the room to watch and ensure the patient receives the full dose.
True
What types of pills should we not crush?
pills that possess an enteric coating or are designed to be sustain release tablets
When pouring a liquid medication, you as the nurse want to practice safe measurements. You
are sure to pour ___.
at eye level
What instrument would you utilize in order to measure a small amount of medication?
Syringe
A buccal medication is placed
inside cheek to be absorbed by mucosa
What is a topical medicine?
a medication placed externally on the skin that provides a local effect
A transdermal medication is a(n)
adhesive patch on the skin that releases medicine that gets absorbed
, If you are placing ear drops in a child, you want to straighten the ear canal. The best way to do
this would be to
pull the ear back and down
You administer a patient's medication and have reminded yourself it is their first time
receiving it. What are your next steps?
Assist the patient and remain with them for a short while after they have taken the medication
and document the response (if any)
When reconstituting a drug, you want to use a syringe that is ___ larger than the ordered
amount of drug.
0.5-1cc
What is the ideal sq injection gauge and length of the needle in an average adult?
25-27, 1/2-5/8 in
Where is the ideal site for a subcutaneous injection in an average adult?
back of upper arm, abdomen, scapula, buttocks
When mixing insulin, you are sure to draw up ___ before ___ to prevent cross contamination.
regular, NPH
Which type of syringe is used for insulin?
insulin syringe
Regular insulin is ___ acting
short
The onset/peak/duration for regular insulin is ___.
30-60min/2-3hr/3-6hr
The onset/peak/duration for NPH is ___.
2-4hr/4-10hr/10-16hr
The onset/peak/duration for Aspart/Lispro is ___.
<15min/1-2hr/3-4hr
The onset/peak/duration for Glargine is ___.
