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NSE 211 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST 2026 TEST BANK |
200+ REAL MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is preparing to administer oral furosemide (Lasix) to a patient.
Which action is most appropriate before administration?
A. Checking the patient's apical pulse
B. Assessing the patient's blood pressure
C. Measuring the patient's blood glucose
D. Evaluating the patient's oxygen saturation
Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is an antihypertensive and diuretic; checking
blood pressure ensures it is safe to administer and prevents
hypotension. Always assess relevant parameters prior to giving
medications
Which of the following components must be included in every
medication prescription?
A. Patient's name, room number, and allergies
B. Medication name, dose, and route only
C. Patient's name, prescription date, medication name, dosage, route,
time, indication, and prescriber's signature
D. Date, medication name, and prescriber's initials
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Answer: C
Rationale: Every prescription must be clear and complete, including the
patient's name, date, drug name, dose, route, frequency/time,
indication, and prescriber's signature for legal validity.
The nurse is reviewing the 10 rights of medication administration.
Which of the following are included? (Select all that apply.)
A. Right patient
B. Right documentation
C. Right to refuse
D. Right to environment
E. Right to drug interaction
Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: The 10 rights include right patient, medication, dose,
time/frequency, route, documentation, assessment/history, drug
interactions, education, and refusal. "Right environment" is not one of
the 10 rights.
A nurse is preparing medications for two patients simultaneously when
she is interrupted by a physician. What is the safest nursing action?
A. Continue preparing both patients' medications
B. Ask another nurse to finish preparation
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C. Stop and verify each patient's MAR before resuming one at a time
D. Rely on memory to finish quickly
Answer: C
Rationale: To prevent medication incidents, the nurse should prepare
medications for one patient at a time, minimize distractions, and verify
each MAR individually
The order reads: Acetaminophen 650 mg PO q4h PRN pain.
Available: 325 mg tablets.
How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 650 mg ordered ÷ 325 mg per tablet = 2 tablets.
The provider orders Amoxicillin 500 mg IV q12h.
The vial contains 250 mg/mL after reconstitution.
How many millilitres should be administered per dose?
Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: 500 mg ordered ÷ 250mg/mL = 2 mL
Always double-check IV calculations with another nurse per facility
policy.
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A patient prescribed a sublingual medication drinks water immediately
after administration. What should the nurse do?
A. Document as taken correctly
B. Reinforce not to drink until the medication dissolves completely
C. Give an extra dose
D. Notify the prescriber immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual and buccal medications must dissolve fully under
the tongue or against the cheek for absorption; fluids before dissolution
reduce effectiveness.
Which nursing action best ensures the competence principle in CNO's
Medication Practice Standard?
A. Preparing the medication without verifying the dose
B. Administering a medication after watching a YouTube tutorial
C. Administering only medications the nurse understands
D. Delegating medication administration to an unregulated worker
Answer: C
Rationale: CNO's competence principle requires nurses to have the
knowledge, skill, and judgment to safely administer each medication.
NSE 211 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST 2026 TEST BANK |
200+ REAL MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is preparing to administer oral furosemide (Lasix) to a patient.
Which action is most appropriate before administration?
A. Checking the patient's apical pulse
B. Assessing the patient's blood pressure
C. Measuring the patient's blood glucose
D. Evaluating the patient's oxygen saturation
Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is an antihypertensive and diuretic; checking
blood pressure ensures it is safe to administer and prevents
hypotension. Always assess relevant parameters prior to giving
medications
Which of the following components must be included in every
medication prescription?
A. Patient's name, room number, and allergies
B. Medication name, dose, and route only
C. Patient's name, prescription date, medication name, dosage, route,
time, indication, and prescriber's signature
D. Date, medication name, and prescriber's initials
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Answer: C
Rationale: Every prescription must be clear and complete, including the
patient's name, date, drug name, dose, route, frequency/time,
indication, and prescriber's signature for legal validity.
The nurse is reviewing the 10 rights of medication administration.
Which of the following are included? (Select all that apply.)
A. Right patient
B. Right documentation
C. Right to refuse
D. Right to environment
E. Right to drug interaction
Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: The 10 rights include right patient, medication, dose,
time/frequency, route, documentation, assessment/history, drug
interactions, education, and refusal. "Right environment" is not one of
the 10 rights.
A nurse is preparing medications for two patients simultaneously when
she is interrupted by a physician. What is the safest nursing action?
A. Continue preparing both patients' medications
B. Ask another nurse to finish preparation
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C. Stop and verify each patient's MAR before resuming one at a time
D. Rely on memory to finish quickly
Answer: C
Rationale: To prevent medication incidents, the nurse should prepare
medications for one patient at a time, minimize distractions, and verify
each MAR individually
The order reads: Acetaminophen 650 mg PO q4h PRN pain.
Available: 325 mg tablets.
How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 650 mg ordered ÷ 325 mg per tablet = 2 tablets.
The provider orders Amoxicillin 500 mg IV q12h.
The vial contains 250 mg/mL after reconstitution.
How many millilitres should be administered per dose?
Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: 500 mg ordered ÷ 250mg/mL = 2 mL
Always double-check IV calculations with another nurse per facility
policy.
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A patient prescribed a sublingual medication drinks water immediately
after administration. What should the nurse do?
A. Document as taken correctly
B. Reinforce not to drink until the medication dissolves completely
C. Give an extra dose
D. Notify the prescriber immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual and buccal medications must dissolve fully under
the tongue or against the cheek for absorption; fluids before dissolution
reduce effectiveness.
Which nursing action best ensures the competence principle in CNO's
Medication Practice Standard?
A. Preparing the medication without verifying the dose
B. Administering a medication after watching a YouTube tutorial
C. Administering only medications the nurse understands
D. Delegating medication administration to an unregulated worker
Answer: C
Rationale: CNO's competence principle requires nurses to have the
knowledge, skill, and judgment to safely administer each medication.
