Medication ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified

Medication ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified Which action ensures safe medication administration? A. Giving medication without checking allergies B. Skipping hand hygiene before administration C. Trusting verbal orders without documentation D. Checking the medication label three times Which site is best for a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen? A. Directly above the navel B. Two inches away from the umbilicus C. Near the sternum D. Below the hip bone What is the priority before administering furosemide? A. Check potassium levels B. Assess vision 2 C. Measure blood glucose D. Review liver enzymes Which instruction should a nurse give for sublingual nitroglycerin? A. Swallow the tablet with water B. Place it under the tongue and let it dissolve C. Chew the tablet completely D. Crush and mix it in applesauce What is the safest method for verifying patient identity? A. Ask a family member B. Use the room number C. Ask the patient to state name and date of birth D. Check the patient's food tray Which of the following medications should not be crushed? A. Enteric-coated aspirin B. Acetaminophen 3 C. Multivitamin tablet D. Loratadine tablet Which of the following indicates a need for further teaching about inhaler use? A. “I exhale as I press the inhaler.” B. “I shake the inhaler before use.” C. “I hold my breath after inhaling the medication.” D. “I rinse my mouth after using a steroid inhaler.” What is the proper action if a medication error occurs? A. Wait to see if the patient has a reaction B. Report it immediately and monitor the patient C. Record the error in a personal notebook D. Ignore the error if the patient seems fine Which statement best describes the "right documentation"? A. Recording the medication given immediately after administration B. Writing down the medication before giving it 4 C. Allowing a colleague to document for you D. Documenting all medications at the end of the shift When is the best time to administer a once-daily medication? A. At bedtime B. Every other day C. At the same time each day D. When the patient requests it Which technique is correct for a Z-track intramuscular injection? A. Massage the area after injecting B. Pull the skin laterally before injecting C. Use a short needle D. Inject quickly then remove immediately Which of the following should the