Basic Nursing Skills Medication Administration

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the classic 'Rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right insurance

Answer

The classic Rights of medication administration include patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason — insurance is not included.

Question 2

Before administering any medication, the nurse must verify patient identity using:

Accepted Answer

At least two patient identifiers

Answer

Joint Commission requires at least two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth or medical record number) before medication administration.

Question 3

A subcutaneous injection is administered at which angle?

Accepted Answer

45–90 degrees

Answer

Subcutaneous injections are given at a 45–90 degree angle depending on the amount of subcutaneous tissue.

Question 4

An intramuscular injection in an adult is typically given at which angle?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees

Answer

Intramuscular injections are administered at a 90-degree angle to ensure the medication reaches muscle tissue.

Question 5

Which site is preferred for IM injections in most adults?

Accepted Answer

Ventrogluteal

Answer

The ventrogluteal site is preferred for IM injections in adults because it is free of major blood vessels and nerves and has a thick muscle mass.

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