Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice 3rd Edition Lilley Test Bank
Chapter 10: Principles of Drug Administration Lilley: Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice, 3rd Canadian Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Before administering any medication, which action by the nurse is most important? a. Verifying orders with another nurse b. Documenting the medications given c. Counting medications in the medication cart drawers d. Checking the patient‘s identification and allergy bracelets ANS: D
Checking the patient‘s identification and allergy bracelets are important for the patient‘s safety and reflects some of the six (or more) Rights of medication administration. Verifying orders with another nurse is not required; only some medications require double-checking with another nurse. Documenting the medications given or counting medications in the medication cart drawers do not affect safety. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: p. 155
2. What is the proper syringe size for an intradermal (ID) injection? a. 3-mL syringe b. 1-mL tuberculin c. 2-mL tuberculin d. 2-mL syringe ANS: B
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The proper syringe size for ID injection is a 1-mL tuberculin, or a 1-mL syringe with a 26- or 27-gauge needle that is 10 mm to 16 mm long. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: p. 169
3. A patient is to receive an intramuscular (IM) injection of penicillin in the ventrogluteal site.
What is the proper angle for needle insertion in an adult who is not emaciated? a. 15 degrees b. 45 degrees c. 60 degrees d. 90 degrees ANS: D
The proper angle for IM injections is 90 degrees. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: p. 168
4. When the nurse is administering medication by intravenous (IV) bolus (push), which is the
correct procedure? a. Occluding the IV line by folding the tubing just above the injection port b. Clamping the tubing just above the insertion site c. Pinching the tubing just above the injection port d. Pinching the tubing at least 5 cm above the injection port
