Question 38
Type: MCMA
While reviewing a medication order, the nurse determines that it is written using the metric system. What did the
nurse observe to come to this conclusion about the medication order?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Number of ounces
2. Number of drams of the solution
3. Number of milligrams of the medication
4. Number of grains of the medication
5. Number of milliliters of the solution
Question 39
Type: MCSA
The nurse is providing medications to a client. After identifying the client, the nurse should take which action?
1. Inform the client as to the intended action of the medication.
2. Administer the drug.
3. Document that the drug was provided.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the drug.
Question 40
Type: MCSA
Before administering a medication to a client, the nurse checks the client’s pulse, blood pressure, and laboratory
values. The nurse is performing which “right” of medication administration?
1. Medication
2. Assessment
3. Route
4. Dose
Question 41
Type: MCMA
The nurse is preparing medications for a client. What should the nurse do to ensure that the correct medication is
provided to the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Make sure it is the right client.
2. Make sure it is the right medication.
3. Make sure it is the right dose.
4. Make sure it is the right route.
5. Make sure it is for the right diagnosis.
Question 42
Type: MCSA
The nurse is concerned that an older client is experiencing an adverse effect from a prescribed medication. What
did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
1. Altered memory
2. Altered organ responsiveness
3. Decreased manual dexterity
4. Decreased visual acuity
Question 43
Type: MCMA
The nurse is concerned that an older client will have difficulty self-administering medications. What did the nurse
assess that caused this concern?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Eats several servings of fruits and vegetables each day
2. Altered memory
3. Decreased visual acuity
4. Decreased manual dexterity
5. Limits red meat in the diet
Question 44
Type: MCSA
The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a client. When selecting the needle, the nurse
should choose one with a
1. small gauge number.
2. long shaft.
3. long bevel.
4. short bevel.
Question 45
Type: MCSA
An adult client is prescribed the hepatitis B vaccination. The nurse will administer this medication through which
site?
1. Dorsogluteal
2. Rectus femoris
3. Vastus lateralis
4. Deltoid
Question 46
Type: MCMA
The nurse has provided an otic medication to a client. What should the nurse document about this medication’s
administration?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Name of the drug
2. The strength
3. The appetite of the client
4. The number of drops
5. The response of the client
Question 47
Type: MCSA
A client is prescribed a new medication. The pharmacy notifies the nurse that the dosage is outside of route
prescribing limits. The nurse is unable to reach the prescribing physician about the order. What should the nurse
do?
1. Give the medication to the client as prescribed.
2. Withhold the medication.
3. Give one-half of the medication dose prescribed.
4. Administer the medication through the oral route.
Question 48
Type: FIB
A client weighing 220 lbs. is prescribed to receive 25 mg/kg of a medication, divided over 4 equal doses. How
many mg of the medication should the nurse provide for each dose?
Standard Text: Round to the nearest whole number.
Question 49
Type: MCMA
The nurse is instructing a new mother on the method to provide a newly prescribed medication to her 2-month-old
infant. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Mix the medication into the baby’s formula.
2. Use a nipple so the baby can suck the medication.
3. Use a syringe or dropper to provide the medication.
4. Place a small amount of the medication along the side of the baby’s cheek.
5. Prepare twice the amount of medication prescribed because the baby will spit out half of it.