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Patient Verification and Medication Administration Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of verifying at least two identifiers for the right patient?

a)

To ensure the medication is given at the right time

b)

To prevent giving the medication to the wrong patient

c)

To confirm the medication's expiration date

d)

To check the patient's insurance details

2.

How many times should the medication label be compared with the provider’s order for the right medication?

a)

Once

b)

Twice

c)

Three times

d)

Four times

3.

What is the purpose of cross-checking the medication label with the MAR?

a)

To ensure the medication is stored properly

b)

To prevent giving the medication to the wrong patient

c)

To verify the patient's insurance coverage

d)

To check the medication's price

4.

What is the main focus of the "Right Medication" principle?

a)

Ensuring the medication is given at the right time

b)

Preventing errors caused by similar-sounding drug names

c)

Confirming the medication's expiration date

d)

Checking the patient's insurance details

5.

What should be done if the dose on the label does not match the order?

a)

Administer the medication immediately

b)

Verify with the pharmacist or provider before giving

c)

Discard the medication

d)

Change the medication to a familiar one

6.

What should you verify before offering a capsule to a patient?

a)

The patient can swallow and take it with a full glass of water.

b)

The patient has eaten a meal.

c)

The patient is not allergic to the medication.

d)

The patient is in a comfortable position.

7.

What should be done immediately after administering medication?

a)

Confirm the medication is intended for the correct route.

b)

Document the medication.

c)

Verify the patient can swallow the medication.

d)

Check the medication label.

8.

Why is it important to review a patient’s diagnosis and history before administering medication?

a)

To ensure the patient is awake

b)

To verify the right drug for the right indication

c)

To make the patient feel comfortable

d)

To check the patient’s insurance

9.

What should be observed and documented after medication administration?

a)

The patient’s favorite color

b)

The patient’s response to the medication

c)

The patient’s meal preferences

d)

The patient’s sleep schedule

10.

Why is monitoring a patient’s response to medication important?

a)

To ensure the patient is happy

b)

To confirm the medication is effective and safe

c)

To make the patient laugh

d)

To check the patient’s weight

11.

How should a patient be educated about their medication?

a)

By showing them a movie

b)

By explaining what the medication is for and how to take it

c)

By giving them a gift

d)

By ignoring their questions

12.

Why are educated patients more likely to take medications correctly?

a)

They enjoy reading

b)

They are more likely to report adverse effects early

c)

They like to talk to doctors

d)

They have more free time

13.

What should be respected regarding a patient’s medication decisions?

a)

Their choice of clothing

b)

Their right to refuse any medication

c)

Their favorite food

d)

Their choice of music

14.

What should be done if a patient refuses medication?

a)

Ignore their decision

b)

Document their refusal and notify the provider

c)

Argue with the patient

d)

Offer them a different medication