Clinical Judgment & Medication Administration Unit 6
Complete Review 2026 | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. A client is ordered an eye drop and ointment. In what order should you give?
Ointment, wait 15 min then drops
Give eyedrop first followed by ointment
Eyedrop, wait 15 min, then ointment
Ointment first, followed by drops
2. Some nursing students are complaining about having to write "so many
journals". Which statement by the nursing instructor reminds them that
journals are an important aspect of Tanner's clinical judgement model for
which of the following reasons?
Allow reflection, an important critical thinking skill.
Teaches open-mindedness, a critical thinking disposition.
Gives you time to review what happened in your clinical.
Are a way to organize your thought about your experiences.
3. What is the first step in the process of administering an intradermal injection?
Cleanse site with antiseptic swab.
Insert needle at a 5- to 15-degree angle into the skin until resistance is
felt.
Inject medication slowly.
Note the presence of a bleb.
,4. Why is it important for a nurse to provide larger, easier-to-read labels on
medication bottles for older adults?
Larger labels reduce the risk of medication theft.
Larger labels help improve the patient's ability to read and
understand their medication instructions.
Larger labels are required by law for all medications.
Larger labels are more aesthetically pleasing.
5. Describe the significance of cleansing the injection site before administering
an intradermal injection.
Cleansing the site is only important for intramuscular injections.
Cleansing the site ensures the medication is absorbed faster.
Cleansing is unnecessary if gloves are worn.
Cleansing the injection site helps to reduce the risk of infection at
the injection site.
6. How does clinical reasoning differ from critical thinking in the context of
nursing?
Clinical reasoning is the thinking process by which a nurse reaches a
clinical judgment, while critical thinking is a broader cognitive
process not specific to patient situations.
Clinical reasoning focuses solely on medication administration, while
critical thinking is about patient assessments.
Critical thinking is only used during patient assessments, whereas
clinical reasoning is used for medication administration.
Clinical reasoning and critical thinking are identical concepts in
nursing practice.
, 7. Describe the importance of performing a respiratory assessment before
administering medication via an MDI with a spacer.
The assessment is only needed after the medication is administered.
A respiratory assessment is unnecessary if the patient has used the
inhaler before.
The assessment focuses solely on the patient's heart rate.
Performing a respiratory assessment helps to evaluate the patient's
current respiratory status and determine the effectiveness of the
medication.
8. If an older adult patient is still confused about their medication after using a
dispensing system and larger labels, what should the nurse do next?
Instruct the patient to rely on family members for medication
management.
Suggest that the patient ask their doctor for a simpler medication
regimen.
Use teach-back to ensure that the patient knows what medication to
take and when.
Provide the patient with a written summary of their medications
without further discussion.
9. In a scenario where a nurse must adjust a patient's care plan based on new
assessment data, which aspect of clinical reasoning is being utilized?
Documenting the patient's history for future reference.
Implementing the initial care plan without changes.
Only assessing the patient's current condition.
Reflecting on interventions and reevaluating the plan of care.
Complete Review 2026 | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. A client is ordered an eye drop and ointment. In what order should you give?
Ointment, wait 15 min then drops
Give eyedrop first followed by ointment
Eyedrop, wait 15 min, then ointment
Ointment first, followed by drops
2. Some nursing students are complaining about having to write "so many
journals". Which statement by the nursing instructor reminds them that
journals are an important aspect of Tanner's clinical judgement model for
which of the following reasons?
Allow reflection, an important critical thinking skill.
Teaches open-mindedness, a critical thinking disposition.
Gives you time to review what happened in your clinical.
Are a way to organize your thought about your experiences.
3. What is the first step in the process of administering an intradermal injection?
Cleanse site with antiseptic swab.
Insert needle at a 5- to 15-degree angle into the skin until resistance is
felt.
Inject medication slowly.
Note the presence of a bleb.
,4. Why is it important for a nurse to provide larger, easier-to-read labels on
medication bottles for older adults?
Larger labels reduce the risk of medication theft.
Larger labels help improve the patient's ability to read and
understand their medication instructions.
Larger labels are required by law for all medications.
Larger labels are more aesthetically pleasing.
5. Describe the significance of cleansing the injection site before administering
an intradermal injection.
Cleansing the site is only important for intramuscular injections.
Cleansing the site ensures the medication is absorbed faster.
Cleansing is unnecessary if gloves are worn.
Cleansing the injection site helps to reduce the risk of infection at
the injection site.
6. How does clinical reasoning differ from critical thinking in the context of
nursing?
Clinical reasoning is the thinking process by which a nurse reaches a
clinical judgment, while critical thinking is a broader cognitive
process not specific to patient situations.
Clinical reasoning focuses solely on medication administration, while
critical thinking is about patient assessments.
Critical thinking is only used during patient assessments, whereas
clinical reasoning is used for medication administration.
Clinical reasoning and critical thinking are identical concepts in
nursing practice.
, 7. Describe the importance of performing a respiratory assessment before
administering medication via an MDI with a spacer.
The assessment is only needed after the medication is administered.
A respiratory assessment is unnecessary if the patient has used the
inhaler before.
The assessment focuses solely on the patient's heart rate.
Performing a respiratory assessment helps to evaluate the patient's
current respiratory status and determine the effectiveness of the
medication.
8. If an older adult patient is still confused about their medication after using a
dispensing system and larger labels, what should the nurse do next?
Instruct the patient to rely on family members for medication
management.
Suggest that the patient ask their doctor for a simpler medication
regimen.
Use teach-back to ensure that the patient knows what medication to
take and when.
Provide the patient with a written summary of their medications
without further discussion.
9. In a scenario where a nurse must adjust a patient's care plan based on new
assessment data, which aspect of clinical reasoning is being utilized?
Documenting the patient's history for future reference.
Implementing the initial care plan without changes.
Only assessing the patient's current condition.
Reflecting on interventions and reevaluating the plan of care.
