Medication Administration
Assessment Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Which route of medication administration delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream?
A) Oral
B) Subcutaneous
✔✔C) Intravenous
D) Topical
Which of the following is the correct action if a patient refuses medication?
A) Force the patient to take it
✔✔B) Document the refusal and notify the provider
C) Skip the dose permanently
D) Double the next dose
Which gauge needle is commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?
A) 18–20
1
,B) 22–24
✔✔C) 21–23
D) 25–27
What is the proper site for an adult intramuscular injection in the upper arm?
A) Vastus lateralis
✔✔B) Deltoid
C) Dorsogluteal
D) Ventrogluteal
Which of the following is a key step before administering any medication?
A) Administer quickly
B) Only check the medication label
✔✔C) Verify the five rights of medication administration
D) Ask a colleague to confirm
What is the recommended angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A) 10°
2
,B) 30°
✔✔C) 45°
D) 90°
Which type of medication is absorbed fastest?
A) Oral tablet
✔✔B) Intravenous solution
C) Subcutaneous injection
D) Topical cream
What should a nurse do if a medication error occurs?
A) Ignore if the patient seems fine
✔✔B) Report immediately according to policy
C) Wait until the next shift
D) Only document if harm occurs
What does “PRN” indicate on a prescription?
A) Daily
3
, B) Once only
✔✔C) As needed
D) Before meals
Which part of the syringe should never be touched to maintain sterility?
A) Barrel
B) Plunger
✔✔C) Needle tip and hub
D) Cap
Which site is preferred for subcutaneous injections?
A) Deltoid
✔✔B) Abdomen
C) Dorsogluteal
D) Thigh
What is the maximum volume for an intramuscular injection in the deltoid?
A) 1 mL
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Assessment Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Which route of medication administration delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream?
A) Oral
B) Subcutaneous
✔✔C) Intravenous
D) Topical
Which of the following is the correct action if a patient refuses medication?
A) Force the patient to take it
✔✔B) Document the refusal and notify the provider
C) Skip the dose permanently
D) Double the next dose
Which gauge needle is commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?
A) 18–20
1
,B) 22–24
✔✔C) 21–23
D) 25–27
What is the proper site for an adult intramuscular injection in the upper arm?
A) Vastus lateralis
✔✔B) Deltoid
C) Dorsogluteal
D) Ventrogluteal
Which of the following is a key step before administering any medication?
A) Administer quickly
B) Only check the medication label
✔✔C) Verify the five rights of medication administration
D) Ask a colleague to confirm
What is the recommended angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A) 10°
2
,B) 30°
✔✔C) 45°
D) 90°
Which type of medication is absorbed fastest?
A) Oral tablet
✔✔B) Intravenous solution
C) Subcutaneous injection
D) Topical cream
What should a nurse do if a medication error occurs?
A) Ignore if the patient seems fine
✔✔B) Report immediately according to policy
C) Wait until the next shift
D) Only document if harm occurs
What does “PRN” indicate on a prescription?
A) Daily
3
, B) Once only
✔✔C) As needed
D) Before meals
Which part of the syringe should never be touched to maintain sterility?
A) Barrel
B) Plunger
✔✔C) Needle tip and hub
D) Cap
Which site is preferred for subcutaneous injections?
A) Deltoid
✔✔B) Abdomen
C) Dorsogluteal
D) Thigh
What is the maximum volume for an intramuscular injection in the deltoid?
A) 1 mL
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