Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse knows that patient education has been effective when the patient states
a. “I must take my parenteral medication with food.”
b. “If I am 30 minutes late taking my medicatio
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Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse knows that patient education has been effective when the patient states
a. “I must take my parenteral medication with food.”
b. “If I am 30 minutes late taking my medication, I should skip that dose.”
c. “I will rotate the location where I give myself injections.”
d. “Once I start feeling better, I will stop taking my medication.”
ANS: C
Rotating injection sites provides greater consistency in absorption of medication. Parenteral medication absorption is not affected by the timing of meals. Taking a medication 30 minutes late is within the 60-minute window of the time medications should be taken. Medications should be stopped based on the provider’s orders. With some medications, such as antibiotics, it is crucial that the full course of medication is taken to avoid relapse of infection.
DIF: Apply REF: 571-572
OBJ: Discuss the nurse’s role and responsibilities in medication administration. TOP: Evaluation MSC: Medication Administration
2. Which statement by the patient is an indication to use the Z-track method?
a. “I’m really afraid that a big needle will hurt.”
b. “The last shot like that turned my skin colors.”
c. “I am allergic to many medications.”
d. “My legs are too obese for the needle to go through.”
ANS: B
The Z-track is indicated when the medication being administered has the potential to irritate sensitive tissues. The Z-track method is not meant to reduce discomfort from the procedure. If a patient is allergic to a medication, it should not be administered. If a patient has additional subcutaneous tissue to go through, a needle of a different size may be selected.
DIF: Understand REF: 629
OBJ: Describe factors to consider when choosing routes of medication administration. TOP: Planning MSC: Medication Administration
3. A 2-year-old child is ordered to have ear irrigation performed daily. The nurse correctly performs the procedure by
a. Pulling the auricle down and back to
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