NURS 202 Exam 1 (Modules 1-3) questions with
correct answers
Up at the ceiling Correct Answer-When administering an ophthalmic
medication where should the nurse instruct the patient to look?
Generic drug name Correct Answer-assigned by USAN council and is
used throughout the drug's lifetime
Is irritating to the tissues Correct Answer-When administering
intramuscular injections, the nurse uses the Z-tract technique when the
medication does what?
Drug trade name Correct Answer-name given by the drug manufacturer
A, B, D Correct Answer-The nurse is applying a transdermal pain patch
to a patient's upper arm. Which nursing actions are appropriate? (select
all that apply)
A. Wear clean gloves when applying the patch
B. Remove the previous pain patch prior to applying the new one
C. Leave the previous patch on the upper left arm.
D. Place time, date and initials on the patch
E. Apply a piece of tape over the patch.
Therapeutic effect Correct Answer-the desired effect of the drug is the
reason it is prescribed
,Notify the nurse manager and pharmacy immediately Correct Answer-
The nurse is removing morphine from the automatic dispensing cart and
notices that the count by the machine does not match the count in the
drawer. What is the first action the nurse should take?
Side effect Correct Answer-is a secondary effect of the drug, usually
predictable and may be harmless or harmful
Vasus lateralis muscle Correct Answer-A nurse is preparing to
administer an IM injection to a 2-year-old child. The best site to select
for the injection is the
Drug toxicity Correct Answer-overdose or buildup of drug resulting in
toxic effects
Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle to the skin Correct Answer-Which
of the following techniques is correct when administering a
subcutaneous injection?
Drug allergy Correct Answer-immunologic reaction to a drug, mild to
severe (anaphylaxis)
Assess the patient's condition Correct Answer-The nurse realizes that a
medication error has been made and a patient has received the wrong
medication. What should be the nurse's first action when realizing an
error has been made?
, Drug tolerance Correct Answer-occurs when a person exhibits an
unusually low physiological response to a drug requiring an increase in
dose
Against the mucous membranes of the cheek Correct Answer-When
administering a medication by the buccal route the nurse understands
that the medication should be placed where?
Drug interaction Correct Answer-potentiating or inhibiting effects of
other treatments
Person, route, dose, drug, time, documentation Correct Answer-When
preparing to give medications, the nurse should review the "six rights" of
medication administration to ensure client safety. They include which of
the following?
A. Person, route, dose, drug, time, documentation
B. Person, action, route, dose, time, documentation
C. Person, drug, dose, documentation, time, expiration date
D. Person, room, route, dose, documentation, time
Anaphylactic reaction Correct Answer-a severe allergic reaction that can
be fatal
Check with the pharmacy if the medication comes in liquid form Correct
Answer-When preparing to give medications, the nurse should review
correct answers
Up at the ceiling Correct Answer-When administering an ophthalmic
medication where should the nurse instruct the patient to look?
Generic drug name Correct Answer-assigned by USAN council and is
used throughout the drug's lifetime
Is irritating to the tissues Correct Answer-When administering
intramuscular injections, the nurse uses the Z-tract technique when the
medication does what?
Drug trade name Correct Answer-name given by the drug manufacturer
A, B, D Correct Answer-The nurse is applying a transdermal pain patch
to a patient's upper arm. Which nursing actions are appropriate? (select
all that apply)
A. Wear clean gloves when applying the patch
B. Remove the previous pain patch prior to applying the new one
C. Leave the previous patch on the upper left arm.
D. Place time, date and initials on the patch
E. Apply a piece of tape over the patch.
Therapeutic effect Correct Answer-the desired effect of the drug is the
reason it is prescribed
,Notify the nurse manager and pharmacy immediately Correct Answer-
The nurse is removing morphine from the automatic dispensing cart and
notices that the count by the machine does not match the count in the
drawer. What is the first action the nurse should take?
Side effect Correct Answer-is a secondary effect of the drug, usually
predictable and may be harmless or harmful
Vasus lateralis muscle Correct Answer-A nurse is preparing to
administer an IM injection to a 2-year-old child. The best site to select
for the injection is the
Drug toxicity Correct Answer-overdose or buildup of drug resulting in
toxic effects
Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle to the skin Correct Answer-Which
of the following techniques is correct when administering a
subcutaneous injection?
Drug allergy Correct Answer-immunologic reaction to a drug, mild to
severe (anaphylaxis)
Assess the patient's condition Correct Answer-The nurse realizes that a
medication error has been made and a patient has received the wrong
medication. What should be the nurse's first action when realizing an
error has been made?
, Drug tolerance Correct Answer-occurs when a person exhibits an
unusually low physiological response to a drug requiring an increase in
dose
Against the mucous membranes of the cheek Correct Answer-When
administering a medication by the buccal route the nurse understands
that the medication should be placed where?
Drug interaction Correct Answer-potentiating or inhibiting effects of
other treatments
Person, route, dose, drug, time, documentation Correct Answer-When
preparing to give medications, the nurse should review the "six rights" of
medication administration to ensure client safety. They include which of
the following?
A. Person, route, dose, drug, time, documentation
B. Person, action, route, dose, time, documentation
C. Person, drug, dose, documentation, time, expiration date
D. Person, room, route, dose, documentation, time
Anaphylactic reaction Correct Answer-a severe allergic reaction that can
be fatal
Check with the pharmacy if the medication comes in liquid form Correct
Answer-When preparing to give medications, the nurse should review
