CCI First Edition CNOR Exam Prep Chapters 1-9 Questions And Answers With Real Quiz

1. Which patient population is more sensitive to dosage errors? A. Male patients ages 25-40 B. Bariatric patients C. A patient with a history of polypharmacy D. Pediatric patients Correct Answer: D. Pediatric patients Rationale: Pediatric patients are at higher risk of medication errors related to dosing for body size. Patient weight should always be recorded in kilograms for medication dosage calculations. Other populations at high risk including geriatric patients and those patient with impaired body systems. 2. The goal of medication reconciliation is to: A. inform the patient of anesthetic medication administered intraoperatively. B. save the surgeon from having to look up medications later. C. promote safe patient outcomes related to medication administration D. save the floor nurse work when admitting the patient Correct Answer: C. promote safe patient outcomes related to medication administration