Medication Administration Quiz

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