ATI Medication Administration 2
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client via an NG tube. What is the first step
the nurse should take?
A. Crush the medication and mix with water
B. Verify tube placement by checking residual
C. Flush the tube with a large amount of water
D. Remove the tube and check for any blockage
✔✔B. Verify tube placement by checking residual
What is the most important factor to assess before administering a sedative?
A. Blood glucose level
B. Heart rate
C. Level of consciousness
D. Pain level
✔✔C. Level of consciousness
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, Which of the following is the correct technique for administering ear drops to a child under 3
years old?
A. Pull the pinna up and back
B. Pull the pinna down and back
C. Keep the ear canal straight
D. Instill the drops directly onto the tympanic membrane
✔✔B. Pull the pinna down and back
When administering a transdermal patch, the nurse should:
A. Apply the patch to an area of skin with hair
B. Apply lotion to the site before placing the patch
C. Place the patch over a recent scar for better absorption
D. Remove the old patch before applying a new one
✔✔D. Remove the old patch before applying a new one
Which of the following is the correct way to administer oral medication to a patient with
difficulty swallowing?
A. Crush the medication and give with soda
B. Mix the crushed medication with applesauce or pudding (if approved)
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client via an NG tube. What is the first step
the nurse should take?
A. Crush the medication and mix with water
B. Verify tube placement by checking residual
C. Flush the tube with a large amount of water
D. Remove the tube and check for any blockage
✔✔B. Verify tube placement by checking residual
What is the most important factor to assess before administering a sedative?
A. Blood glucose level
B. Heart rate
C. Level of consciousness
D. Pain level
✔✔C. Level of consciousness
1
, Which of the following is the correct technique for administering ear drops to a child under 3
years old?
A. Pull the pinna up and back
B. Pull the pinna down and back
C. Keep the ear canal straight
D. Instill the drops directly onto the tympanic membrane
✔✔B. Pull the pinna down and back
When administering a transdermal patch, the nurse should:
A. Apply the patch to an area of skin with hair
B. Apply lotion to the site before placing the patch
C. Place the patch over a recent scar for better absorption
D. Remove the old patch before applying a new one
✔✔D. Remove the old patch before applying a new one
Which of the following is the correct way to administer oral medication to a patient with
difficulty swallowing?
A. Crush the medication and give with soda
B. Mix the crushed medication with applesauce or pudding (if approved)
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