ATI Post test: O/T Medication Administration Exam Questions and Answers|
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A nurse is administering aspirin 81 mg PO daily to a client who has a history of myocardial
infarction. The medication is scheduled for 0800. Which of the following scenarios
demonstrates proper use of one of the Ten Right of Medication Administration? The nurse
documents the aspirin was given at 0825
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. For which of the following inhalation medication
delivery methods should the nurse assess the client's ability to inhale deeply? Dry powder
inhaler (DPI)
A nurse is preparing to administer a client's medication. The client states the medication makes
them feel nauseated and refuses to take it. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? Document the reason for refusal along with the date and time in the client's medical
record.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications for a client who has a nasogastric tube. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication? Observe
the amount of residual volume left in the stomach.
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications to a client who is receiving enteral
feedings through a small bore nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to ensure the medications are administered correctly? Infuse each medication by
gravity and flush with water before and after installation.
A nurse is preparing to instill antibiotic ear drops into the ear of a 2 year old child. Which of the
following techniques should the nurse use when administering ear drops to the client? Pull
the clients auricle down and back to open the canal when administering the ear drops.
Latest Update Graded A+
A nurse is administering aspirin 81 mg PO daily to a client who has a history of myocardial
infarction. The medication is scheduled for 0800. Which of the following scenarios
demonstrates proper use of one of the Ten Right of Medication Administration? The nurse
documents the aspirin was given at 0825
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. For which of the following inhalation medication
delivery methods should the nurse assess the client's ability to inhale deeply? Dry powder
inhaler (DPI)
A nurse is preparing to administer a client's medication. The client states the medication makes
them feel nauseated and refuses to take it. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? Document the reason for refusal along with the date and time in the client's medical
record.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications for a client who has a nasogastric tube. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication? Observe
the amount of residual volume left in the stomach.
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications to a client who is receiving enteral
feedings through a small bore nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to ensure the medications are administered correctly? Infuse each medication by
gravity and flush with water before and after installation.
A nurse is preparing to instill antibiotic ear drops into the ear of a 2 year old child. Which of the
following techniques should the nurse use when administering ear drops to the client? Pull
the clients auricle down and back to open the canal when administering the ear drops.
