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WorksheetsMedication Administration Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the "10 Rights" of medication administration?
Right patient
Right medication
Right communication
Right dose
What is the first step before administering any medication to a patient?
Check the medication expiry date
Verify the patient’s identity
Prepare the medication dose
Document the medication administration
Which route of administration requires the nurse to use aseptic technique?
Oral
Intramuscular injection
Topical
Inhalation
What should the nurse do if the patient refuses to take the medication?
Force the patient to take it
Document the refusal and notify the healthcare provider
Skip the dose without informing anyone
Try to give the medication later without documentation
Giving medication to the wrong patient is an example of:
Proper medication administration
Medication error
Patient education
Routine practice
When is the best time to document medication administration?
Before giving the medication
Immediately after giving the medication
At the end of the shift
Only if a side effect occurs
If a medication label is unclear or the expiry date is smudged, the nurse should:
Administer the medication carefully
Check with the pharmacy before administering
Ask a colleague to confirm
Skip the dose
What is the correct angle for inserting an intramuscular injection?
15 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
How should used needles be disposed of safely?
Recap the needle and throw in regular trash
Dispose in a sharps container without recapping
Wash and reuse the needle
Throw in a biohazard bag after recapping
To avoid errors with look-alike or sound-alike medications, the nurse should:
Read the medication label carefully before administration
Administer medication quickly to save time
Ignore similar medication names if unsure
Give medication based on memory
