Basic Nursing Skills Medication Administration 2

Question 1

The Z-track technique is used for which type of injection?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular

Answer

Intradermal

Answer

Subcutaneous

Answer

Intravenous

Question 2

When administering eye drops, the nurse should instill the drops into the:

Accepted Answer

Lower conjunctival sac

Answer

Pupil directly

Answer

Inner canthus

Answer

Upper eyelid

Question 3

Which abbreviation on a medication order means 'twice daily'?

Accepted Answer

BID

Answer

QD

Answer

TID

Answer

QID

Question 4

A medication has a narrow therapeutic index. This means:

Accepted Answer

The difference between therapeutic and toxic doses is small

Answer

The drug is inexpensive and widely available

Answer

The drug has few side effects

Answer

The medication can be given by any route

Question 5

Before drawing up insulin, the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Roll the vial gently between the palms

Answer

Shake the vial vigorously

Answer

Heat the vial to dissolve crystals

Answer

Refrigerate the vial for 30 minutes

Question 6

The nurse discovers a medication error after administration. The priority action is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient and notify the provider immediately

Answer

Notify the pharmacy and wait

Answer

Document the error and continue the shift

Answer

Do nothing if the patient appears unharmed