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ATI Medication Administration
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Question: A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a preschooler .
Which of the following information should the nurse keep in mind when
administering medications to this client ?
The dosage is calculated by height .
The preschooler is unable to take capsules .
Preschoolers receive the same amount of medication as adults .
The deltoid muscle can be used to administer intramuscular injections .
Answer: The deltoid muscle can be used to administer intramuscular
injections .
Both adults and children as young as preschoolers
Question: A nurse is scheduled to administer a medication to a client who is
currently in the bathroom . Which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take ?
Leave the medication at the client's bedside .
Prepare the medication to administer later .
Document the medication was given prior to administration .
Come back in a few minutes to administer the medication .
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Answer: Come back in a few minutes to administer the medication .
Always ensure medication is safely administered stay with client until
medication is completely administered via correct route
Question: A nurse is planning to use the teach - back method to educate a
client about a new antihypertensive medication . Which of the following
should the nurse include to demonstrate this method ?
Provide the client with an internet link to research the medications .
Refer the dient to the American Heart Association .
Give the client written educational material about the medication ,
Ask the client to explain the information using their own words .
Answer: Ask the client to explain the information using their own words .
Question: A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who has
an enteral feeding tube . Which of the following actions should the nurse take
?
Mix the medication with the client's feeding infusion .
Flush the feeding tube with 10 mL of water prior to administration of the
medication .
Administer the medication to the client in a liquid form .
Place the client in a supine position prior to administering the medication .
ATI Medication Administration
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a preschooler .
Which of the following information should the nurse keep in mind when
administering medications to this client ?
The dosage is calculated by height .
The preschooler is unable to take capsules .
Preschoolers receive the same amount of medication as adults .
The deltoid muscle can be used to administer intramuscular injections .
Answer: The deltoid muscle can be used to administer intramuscular
injections .
Both adults and children as young as preschoolers
Question: A nurse is scheduled to administer a medication to a client who is
currently in the bathroom . Which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take ?
Leave the medication at the client's bedside .
Prepare the medication to administer later .
Document the medication was given prior to administration .
Come back in a few minutes to administer the medication .
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Answer: Come back in a few minutes to administer the medication .
Always ensure medication is safely administered stay with client until
medication is completely administered via correct route
Question: A nurse is planning to use the teach - back method to educate a
client about a new antihypertensive medication . Which of the following
should the nurse include to demonstrate this method ?
Provide the client with an internet link to research the medications .
Refer the dient to the American Heart Association .
Give the client written educational material about the medication ,
Ask the client to explain the information using their own words .
Answer: Ask the client to explain the information using their own words .
Question: A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who has
an enteral feeding tube . Which of the following actions should the nurse take
?
Mix the medication with the client's feeding infusion .
Flush the feeding tube with 10 mL of water prior to administration of the
medication .
Administer the medication to the client in a liquid form .
Place the client in a supine position prior to administering the medication .
