ATI Skills Module 3.0: Oral/Topical Medication Administration Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Skills Module 3.0: Oral/Topical Medication Administration Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What should a nurse do before giving medication through an NG tube? Check placement and flush with water. What is the priority before giving a sedative? Assess level of consciousness and respiratory rate. How should a nurse respond to a medication allergy alert? Hold the medication and notify the provider. What should the nurse do after applying a transdermal patch? Document the site, date, and time. What is the nurse’s action when a patient refuses medication? Document the refusal and inform the provider. 2 What is the correct response if a patient has difficulty swallowing pills? Ask the provider if it can be crushed or given in liquid form. Before giving insulin, what should the nurse do? Check the patient's blood glucose. What must be done before giving digoxin? Check the apical pulse for one full minute. What lab must be checked before administering warfarin? INR level. How should the nurse administer eye drops? Into the conjunctival sac without touching the eye. What’s the correct angle for subcutaneous injection? 45 to 90 degrees depending on fat depth. 3 Where is an intramuscular injection given in an adult? Ventrogluteal or deltoid site. What’s the correct site for an intradermal injection? Inner forearm. What should the nurse do after giving a rectal suppository? Have the patient remain lying on their side for a few minutes. What’s the first step in safe medication administration? Verify patient identity with two identifiers. What is the proper action when a medication order is unclear? Hold the medication and clarify the order with the provider. What is a nurse’s action before giving a beta-blocker? Check heart rate and blood pressure.