Module 7 Questions

A nurse is to give a patient 400 mg of Ibuprofen PRN for two weeks. What does PRN mean indicate?

• Nurse need to administer medication by mouth

• Nurse should give medication as needed

• Nurse needs to avoid giving medication to client by mouth

• Nurse can give medication as much as she wants

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient. Which of the following should the nurse always check before administering. (Select all that apply.)

• Right Patient

• Right Address

• Right Dose

• Right Route

• Right Medication

A nurse is about to administer medication to a client. She need to use at least two identifiers before giving medication. What is a good example of two identifiers?

• Name and Date of Birth

• Name and Room Number

• Date of Birth and Room Number

• Cell Phone number and Room Number

You are preparing to administer an injection in the subcutaneous layer. What is the maximum volume delivery that can be given to the client.

• 1.5

• 2

• 0.5

• 0.75

You are asked to give a sublingual medication to client. Where will this medication be given?

• Right in the subcutaneous layer

• Inside mouth between gums and cheek

• Underneath the tongue

• In the ear

A patient is learning about where to give medication injections to themselves. In which sites is it okay to inject insulin injections?

• Deltoid

• Lower Abdomen

• Forearm

• Chest

A nurse has been ordered to administer medication via muscle. Which of the following is another word for the type of medication administration she will perform?

• Intravenous

• Intramuscular

• Transdermal

• Subcutaneous

A student nurse wants to know what route of medication administration will deliver medication much faster. Which of the following routes should she consider?

• Transdermal

• Oral

• Intravenous

• Intramuscular

Metabolism can result in amplified medication activity, and developed toxicity levels of medications. Who is at major risk for developing these problems?

• A client who just underwent surgery

• A client who is not feeling well

• A client with liver disease

• A client with liver or kidney disease

A nurse is going to give an intradermal injection to a client. What is the appropriate angle to give this injection into the client?

• 90 degree angle

• 45-90 degree angle

• 5-15 degree angle

• 75 degree angle