ATI Oral Medications Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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What is the safest way to prevent medication errors during oral administration?
A. Ask the family what the client usually takes
✔✔ B. Check the five rights before administration
C. Estimate the dose based on previous charting
D. Give all meds at the same time without checking
Which client condition may delay the absorption of oral medications?
✔✔ A. Delayed gastric emptying
B. Clear lung sounds
C. Warm skin temperature
D. Stable blood pressure
A nurse prepares to administer a scored tablet. What is an appropriate action?
✔✔ A. Split the tablet only if it’s scored
B. Crush the tablet for easier swallowing
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, C. Cut it into four pieces for flexibility
D. Dissolve the tablet in warm water
A client asks if they can take their oral medication with juice. What should the nurse do?
A. Agree without checking
B. Always say yes to increase compliance
✔✔ C. Check the drug compatibility with juice
D. Let the client decide what works best
Which action is incorrect when administering oral medications?
A. Use a medication cup for accurate measuring
B. Perform hand hygiene before preparing the meds
✔✔ C. Leave medications in the room unattended
D. Educate the client about each medication
A nurse is about to administer a medication that should not be crushed. What’s the next step?
A. Crush it and give with food
B. Mix it into applesauce for easier swallowing
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the safest way to prevent medication errors during oral administration?
A. Ask the family what the client usually takes
✔✔ B. Check the five rights before administration
C. Estimate the dose based on previous charting
D. Give all meds at the same time without checking
Which client condition may delay the absorption of oral medications?
✔✔ A. Delayed gastric emptying
B. Clear lung sounds
C. Warm skin temperature
D. Stable blood pressure
A nurse prepares to administer a scored tablet. What is an appropriate action?
✔✔ A. Split the tablet only if it’s scored
B. Crush the tablet for easier swallowing
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, C. Cut it into four pieces for flexibility
D. Dissolve the tablet in warm water
A client asks if they can take their oral medication with juice. What should the nurse do?
A. Agree without checking
B. Always say yes to increase compliance
✔✔ C. Check the drug compatibility with juice
D. Let the client decide what works best
Which action is incorrect when administering oral medications?
A. Use a medication cup for accurate measuring
B. Perform hand hygiene before preparing the meds
✔✔ C. Leave medications in the room unattended
D. Educate the client about each medication
A nurse is about to administer a medication that should not be crushed. What’s the next step?
A. Crush it and give with food
B. Mix it into applesauce for easier swallowing
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