Question 1

What is the term for the administration of whole blood or blood products through the IV route?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transfusion 
B)  Enteral nutrition 
C)  Infusion 
D)  Effusion 
A)  Transfusion 
B)  Enteral nutrition 
C)  Infusion 
D)  Effusion

Question 2

Which of the following should be recorded in a patient's medication record?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prescription medications 
B)  Nonprescription medications 
C)  Vitamins 
D)  Herbal products 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Prescription medications 
B)  Nonprescription medications 
C)  Vitamins 
D)  Herbal products 
E)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following represents an equivalent value for a cubic centimeter?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cc-1 drop 
B)  1 cc-1 mg 
C)  1 cc-1 unit 
D)  1 cc-1 mL 
A)  1 cc-1 drop 
B)  1 cc-1 mg 
C)  1 cc-1 unit 
D)  1 cc-1 mL

Question 4

Which of the following techniques should not be performed when an ampule is used to administer medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tap the stem of the ampule lightly before opening it. 
B)  Cleanse the ampule with an alcohol wipe before opening it. 
C)  Inject air into the ampule before removing the medication. 
D)  Insert the needle below the fluid level to withdraw the medication. 
A)  Tap the stem of the ampule lightly before opening it. 
B)  Cleanse the ampule with an alcohol wipe before opening it. 
C)  Inject air into the ampule before removing the medication. 
D)  Insert the needle below the fluid level to withdraw the medication.

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of a schedule II drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Percodan 
B)  Demerol 
C)  Valium 
D)  Adderall 
A)  Percodan 
B)  Demerol 
C)  Valium 
D)  Adderall

Question 6

Which of the following helps to reduce the pain of an IM injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing the alcohol/antiseptic to dry completely 
B)  Inserting the needle quickly into the patient's skin 
C)  Holding the needle steady after inserting it 
D)  Withdrawing the needle at the same angle as that used for insertion 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Allowing the alcohol/antiseptic to dry completely 
B)  Inserting the needle quickly into the patient's skin 
C)  Holding the needle steady after inserting it 
D)  Withdrawing the needle at the same angle as that used for insertion 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

The purpose of aspirating when administering an IM injection is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues. 
B)  ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel. 
C)  reduce patient discomfort. 
D)  prevent tissue damage. 
A)  prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues. 
B)  ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel. 
C)  reduce patient discomfort. 
D)  prevent tissue damage.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a safety-engineered syringe?

Accepted Answer

A)  To reduce the discomfort experienced by the patient during the injection 
B)  To reduce the risk of a needlestick injury 
C)  To administer the medication in a shorter period of time 
D)  To prevent the administration of the wrong medication 
A)  To reduce the discomfort experienced by the patient during the injection 
B)  To reduce the risk of a needlestick injury 
C)  To administer the medication in a shorter period of time 
D)  To prevent the administration of the wrong medication

Question 9

What may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing medication from the vial?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be difficult to remove the medication from the vial. 
B)  The medication may become contaminated. 
C)  Air bubbles may enter the syringe. 
D)  The vial may crack. 
A)  It may be difficult to remove the medication from the vial. 
B)  The medication may become contaminated. 
C)  Air bubbles may enter the syringe. 
D)  The vial may crack.

Question 10

Which of the following is used to administer an intradermal injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  26 G,{3/8} inch 
B)  23 G,{1/2} inch 
C)  21 G,1 inch 
D)  24 G,{5/8} inch 
A)  26 G,{3/8} inch 
B)  23 G,{1/2} inch 
C)  21 G,1 inch 
D)  24 G,{5/8} inch

Question 11

What does it mean if both tests in a two-step TB test are negative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Further diagnostic procedures must be performed. 
B)  The patient is considered infected with tuberculosis. 
C)  It is considered a boosted reaction. 
D)  The patient is classified as noninfected. 
A)  Further diagnostic procedures must be performed. 
B)  The patient is considered infected with tuberculosis. 
C)  It is considered a boosted reaction. 
D)  The patient is classified as noninfected.

Question 12

An EMR prescription program performs all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prints a list of medications being taken by the patient 
B)  Determines the number of prescription refills 
C)  Reduces the amount of time needed to prescribe and refill medication 
D)  Transmits the prescription electronically to the patient's pharmacy 
A)  Prints a list of medications being taken by the patient 
B)  Determines the number of prescription refills 
C)  Reduces the amount of time needed to prescribe and refill medication 
D)  Transmits the prescription electronically to the patient's pharmacy

Question 13

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check that you have the correct medication. 
B)  Check the expiration date of the medication. 
C)  Identify the patient by full name and date of birth. 
D)  Check that the patient is not allergic to the medication. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Check that you have the correct medication. 
B)  Check the expiration date of the medication. 
C)  Identify the patient by full name and date of birth. 
D)  Check that the patient is not allergic to the medication. 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is assigned by the pharmaceutical company that first develops a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical name 
B)  Official name 
C)  Generic name 
D)  Brand name 
A)  Chemical name 
B)  Official name 
C)  Generic name 
D)  Brand name

Question 15

What is the maximal amount of medication that can be administered through the subcutaneous route?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 mL 
B)  2 mL 
C)  3 mL 
D)  5 mL 
A)  1 mL 
B)  2 mL 
C)  3 mL 
D)  5 mL

Question 16

The vastus lateralis site is used most often to administer medication to

Accepted Answer

A)  adults. 
B)  infants and young children. 
C)  adolescents. 
D)  elderly patients. 
A)  adults. 
B)  infants and young children. 
C)  adolescents. 
D)  elderly patients.

Question 17

What is the term for the slanted edge at the top of a needle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tip 
B)  Bevel 
C)  Gauge 
D)  Lumen 
A)  Tip 
B)  Bevel 
C)  Gauge 
D)  Lumen

Question 18

When administering an IM injection,the skin over the injection site must be held taut to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent staining the patient's skin with the medication. 
B)  permit easier insertion of the needle. 
C)  prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel. 
D)  reduce the chance of infection. 
A)  prevent staining the patient's skin with the medication. 
B)  permit easier insertion of the needle. 
C)  prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel. 
D)  reduce the chance of infection.

Question 19

An allergy skin test that is positive results in

Accepted Answer

A)  localized itching,erythema,induration. 
B)  generalized edema. 
C)  wheezing,rash,watery eyes. 
D)  localized bruising of the skin. 
A)  localized itching,erythema,induration. 
B)  generalized edema. 
C)  wheezing,rash,watery eyes. 
D)  localized bruising of the skin.

Question 20

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer an intramuscular injection into the dorsogluteal site on an average-size adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  {3/8} inch 
B)  {5/8} inch 
C)  1 inch 
D)  1{1/2} inches 
A)  {3/8} inch 
B)  {5/8} inch 
C)  1 inch 
D)  1{1/2} inches

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

What is the term for the administration of whole blood or blood products through the IV route?

Which of the following should be recorded in a patient's medication record?

Which of the following represents an equivalent value for a cubic centimeter?

Which of the following techniques should not be performed when an ampule is used to administer medication?

Which of the following is not an example of a schedule II drug?

Which of the following helps to reduce the pain of an IM injection?

The purpose of aspirating when administering an IM injection is to

What is the purpose of a safety-engineered syringe?

What may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing medication from the vial?

Which of the following is used to administer an intradermal injection?

What does it mean if both tests in a two-step TB test are negative?

An EMR prescription program performs all of the following except:

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when administering a medication?

Which of the following is assigned by the pharmaceutical company that first develops a drug?

What is the maximal amount of medication that can be administered through the subcutaneous route?

The vastus lateralis site is used most often to administer medication to

What is the term for the slanted edge at the top of a needle?

When administering an IM injection,the skin over the injection site must be held taut to

An allergy skin test that is positive results in

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer an intramuscular injection into the dorsogluteal site on an average-size adult?

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