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NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS FINAL EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS.
The nurse is having difficulty reading of physician's order for a
medication. He or she know that the physician is very busy and
does not like to be called. What is the most appropriate next step
for the nurse to take? - correct answer- Call the physician to have
the order clarified.
you must have the right documentation and clarify all orders with
the prescriber before administering medications
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The patient has an order for 2 tablespoons of milk of magnesia.
How much medication does the nurse give him or her? - correct
answer- 30 ML
1 table spoon= 15ml
2 tablespoons=30ml
In nurses administering ear drops to an 8-year-old patient with an
ear infection. How does the nurse pull the patient's ear when
administering the medication? - correct answer- upward and
outward
for patients older than 3 years of age
The patient is to receive cephalexin (Keflex) 500 mg PO. The
pharmacy has sent 250-mg tablets. How many tablets does the
nurse administer?. - correct answer- 2 tablets
The nurse is administering medications to a four-year-old
patient. After he or she explains which medications are being
given, the mother states, "I don't remember my child having that
medication before." What is the nurse's next action? - correct
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NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS FINAL EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
answer- Withhold the medications and verify the medication
orders.
do not ignore patient or caregiver concerns; always verify orders
whenever a medication is questioned before administering it
A patient is transitioning from the hospital to the home
environment. A home care referral is obtained. What is a priority
in relation to safe medication administration for the discharge
nurse? - correct answer- Ensure that the home care agency is
aware of medication and health teaching needs.
NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS FINAL EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS.
The nurse is having difficulty reading of physician's order for a
medication. He or she know that the physician is very busy and
does not like to be called. What is the most appropriate next step
for the nurse to take? - correct answer- Call the physician to have
the order clarified.
you must have the right documentation and clarify all orders with
the prescriber before administering medications
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The patient has an order for 2 tablespoons of milk of magnesia.
How much medication does the nurse give him or her? - correct
answer- 30 ML
1 table spoon= 15ml
2 tablespoons=30ml
In nurses administering ear drops to an 8-year-old patient with an
ear infection. How does the nurse pull the patient's ear when
administering the medication? - correct answer- upward and
outward
for patients older than 3 years of age
The patient is to receive cephalexin (Keflex) 500 mg PO. The
pharmacy has sent 250-mg tablets. How many tablets does the
nurse administer?. - correct answer- 2 tablets
The nurse is administering medications to a four-year-old
patient. After he or she explains which medications are being
given, the mother states, "I don't remember my child having that
medication before." What is the nurse's next action? - correct
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NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS FINAL EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
answer- Withhold the medications and verify the medication
orders.
do not ignore patient or caregiver concerns; always verify orders
whenever a medication is questioned before administering it
A patient is transitioning from the hospital to the home
environment. A home care referral is obtained. What is a priority
in relation to safe medication administration for the discharge
nurse? - correct answer- Ensure that the home care agency is
aware of medication and health teaching needs.
