ATI Skills 3.0: Concepts of Medication
Administration Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the safest way to confirm a client’s identity before medication administration?
✔✔ Ask the client to state their full name and date of birth while checking their ID band against
the MAR.
What is the purpose of performing the “three checks” before giving a medication?
✔✔ To ensure the right medication is being given to the right patient at the right time.
What should you do if a client questions the medication being given?
✔✔ Stop and verify the medication order before administration.
What is the appropriate action if a client refuses to take an ordered medication?
✔✔ Document the refusal and notify the provider.
Why is it important to check a client's allergy status before medication administration?
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, ✔✔ To prevent potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.
What is the proper technique for pouring liquid medication?
✔✔ Hold the medication cup at eye level and pour away from the label.
What is the correct action if a medication label is difficult to read?
✔✔ Do not use the medication and request a replacement from the pharmacy.
When should you perform hand hygiene during medication administration?
✔✔ Before preparing medications and before and after contact with the client.
What is the rationale for using a filter needle with ampule medications?
✔✔ To prevent glass particles from being drawn into the syringe.
Why must you rotate injection sites when administering subcutaneous injections?
✔✔ To prevent tissue damage and improve absorption.
What should be done immediately after administering an intramuscular injection?
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Administration Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the safest way to confirm a client’s identity before medication administration?
✔✔ Ask the client to state their full name and date of birth while checking their ID band against
the MAR.
What is the purpose of performing the “three checks” before giving a medication?
✔✔ To ensure the right medication is being given to the right patient at the right time.
What should you do if a client questions the medication being given?
✔✔ Stop and verify the medication order before administration.
What is the appropriate action if a client refuses to take an ordered medication?
✔✔ Document the refusal and notify the provider.
Why is it important to check a client's allergy status before medication administration?
1
, ✔✔ To prevent potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.
What is the proper technique for pouring liquid medication?
✔✔ Hold the medication cup at eye level and pour away from the label.
What is the correct action if a medication label is difficult to read?
✔✔ Do not use the medication and request a replacement from the pharmacy.
When should you perform hand hygiene during medication administration?
✔✔ Before preparing medications and before and after contact with the client.
What is the rationale for using a filter needle with ampule medications?
✔✔ To prevent glass particles from being drawn into the syringe.
Why must you rotate injection sites when administering subcutaneous injections?
✔✔ To prevent tissue damage and improve absorption.
What should be done immediately after administering an intramuscular injection?
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