ATI Oral Medication Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Oral Medication Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse prepares to administer an oral medication. What is the first action the nurse should take? A. Crush the tablet for easier swallowing B. Verify the client's identity using two identifiers C. Document the medication before giving it D. Ask the client if they have taken this drug before What should the nurse do if a client refuses an oral medication? A. Discard the medication immediately B. Insist that the client take the dose C. Document the refusal and notify the provider D. Mix the medication into the client's food without telling them Which of the following is an appropriate action before administering an oral liquid medication? A. Shake the bottle gently if directed B. Pour the medication from a height to avoid spills 2 C. Use a tablespoon from the kitchen D. Estimate the dose by eye level A client is NPO but allowed medications with sips of water. What should the nurse do? A. Hold all oral medications B. Administer oral medications with a small sip of water C. Crush and give all meds via IV D. Change to IM injections A nurse prepares to administer digoxin orally. The client's apical pulse is 52 bpm. What is the nurse’s action? A. Hold the medication and notify the provider B. Administer the medication and monitor the pulse C. Give half the dose only D. Wait 5 minutes and retake the pulse What should a nurse do immediately after administering an oral medication? A. Leave the room quickly to respect privacy 3 B. Document the administration in the MAR C. Double the dose to ensure effectiveness D. Ask the client to skip the next meal Which action helps ensure accurate administration of oral medications? A. Compare the medication label with the MAR three times B. Crush all pills to help with swallowing C. Administer medication without explaining it D. Skip the medication if the client is asleep Which client statement indicates understanding of oral medication instructions? A. “I will take this pill with a full glass of water.” B. “I can chew all my medications to make them work faster.” C. “I should skip my pills if I feel okay.” D. “I can store this medicine in the bathroom cabinet.” When should the nurse perform hand hygiene during medication administration? A. Before and after giving medications 4 B. Only if touching the client directly C. After documenting the dose D. When the medication is spilled A client is scheduled to receive a time-released capsule. What is the appropriate action? A. Open the capsule and mix with applesauce