Nsg 262 Exam 3 Final Test Questions
And 100% Correct Answers 2025/2026
Updated.
When preparing to administer a new medication, what would the nurse do first to ensure the
patient's safety?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Compare the written order with the medication administration record (MAR).
C. Inform the patient about the medication.
D. Review appropriate nursing considerations. - Answer b
What is the nurse's first step in preparing to administer a prescribed medication using an
automated medication dispensing system?
A. Establish the patient's ID using two identifiers.
B. Review the medication administration record (MAR).
C. Provide patient education.
D. Review applicable nursing considerations. - Answer b
which action by the nurse is most important in protecting the safety of patients and staff when
using an automated medication dispensing system?
A. Refusing to share his or her individual security log-in code for the dispensing system
B. Having another registered nurse check his or her mathematical calculations
C. Reviewing a current drug book for dosing information
D. Using two different mathematical formulas to cross-check a dosage calculation - Answer A
How might the nurse safely administer an extended-release capsule to a patient with
dysphagia?
A. Encourage the patient to drink plenty of water when swallowing the capsule.
B. Open the capsule, and place the contents into 90 mL (3 fl. oz.) of juice.
C. Place the capsule in a spoonful of the patient's applesauce.
D. Save the capsule to be administered last. - Answer C
The nurse has provided a patient with a PRN oral analgesic that may be repeated as needed
every 6 to 8 hours. What is the most appropriate follow-up action to ensure appropriate pain
management? - Answer A
, Which of the following discharge instructions would be most important in ensuring the safety of
a patient who will need to apply a dermal patch daily at home?
A. Apply sufficient pressure to the edges of the patch to ensure adequate adherence.
B. Avoid using a heating pad on or near the application site.
C. Pat the application site dry before applying the patch.
D. Reapply the patch to the same site each time to enhance absorption. - Answer B
The nurse is preparing to apply a topical oil-based medication to a patient's forearms. What
should the nurse do to minimize the risk of contamination during the application? - Answer
C
Which of the following is not taken into consideration when determining the appropriate
amount of a topical medication to be applied to the skin?
A. Size of the skin site
B. Other medications the patient is taking
C. Manufacturer's instructions for application of the product
D. Health care provider's order - Answer B
The nurse is applying a topical antibiotic and dressing to a burn on the hand of a patient being
treated as an outpatient. What is the most important thing the nurse can do to minimize the
risk of infection?
A. Evaluate the patient's ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of infection.
B. Perform effective hand hygiene before and after the application.
C. Instruct the patient not to change the dressing between visits.
D. Apply the medication using sterile technique. - Answer D
After instructing a patient in the self-administration of antibiotic eardrops, what must come first
in the nurse's assessment?
A. The patient's understanding of the medication's purpose
B. The patient's hand grasp, strength, coordination, and ability to manipulate the applicator
C. The patient's comprehension of the dosage instructions provided with the medication
D. The patient's ability to recognize the signs of an allergic reaction to the medication - Answer
B
Which instruction should be given to a patient to ensure safety when self-applying an antibiotic
ointment?
A. It is not necessary to allow refrigerated eye medication to warm to room temperature before
administration.
And 100% Correct Answers 2025/2026
Updated.
When preparing to administer a new medication, what would the nurse do first to ensure the
patient's safety?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Compare the written order with the medication administration record (MAR).
C. Inform the patient about the medication.
D. Review appropriate nursing considerations. - Answer b
What is the nurse's first step in preparing to administer a prescribed medication using an
automated medication dispensing system?
A. Establish the patient's ID using two identifiers.
B. Review the medication administration record (MAR).
C. Provide patient education.
D. Review applicable nursing considerations. - Answer b
which action by the nurse is most important in protecting the safety of patients and staff when
using an automated medication dispensing system?
A. Refusing to share his or her individual security log-in code for the dispensing system
B. Having another registered nurse check his or her mathematical calculations
C. Reviewing a current drug book for dosing information
D. Using two different mathematical formulas to cross-check a dosage calculation - Answer A
How might the nurse safely administer an extended-release capsule to a patient with
dysphagia?
A. Encourage the patient to drink plenty of water when swallowing the capsule.
B. Open the capsule, and place the contents into 90 mL (3 fl. oz.) of juice.
C. Place the capsule in a spoonful of the patient's applesauce.
D. Save the capsule to be administered last. - Answer C
The nurse has provided a patient with a PRN oral analgesic that may be repeated as needed
every 6 to 8 hours. What is the most appropriate follow-up action to ensure appropriate pain
management? - Answer A
, Which of the following discharge instructions would be most important in ensuring the safety of
a patient who will need to apply a dermal patch daily at home?
A. Apply sufficient pressure to the edges of the patch to ensure adequate adherence.
B. Avoid using a heating pad on or near the application site.
C. Pat the application site dry before applying the patch.
D. Reapply the patch to the same site each time to enhance absorption. - Answer B
The nurse is preparing to apply a topical oil-based medication to a patient's forearms. What
should the nurse do to minimize the risk of contamination during the application? - Answer
C
Which of the following is not taken into consideration when determining the appropriate
amount of a topical medication to be applied to the skin?
A. Size of the skin site
B. Other medications the patient is taking
C. Manufacturer's instructions for application of the product
D. Health care provider's order - Answer B
The nurse is applying a topical antibiotic and dressing to a burn on the hand of a patient being
treated as an outpatient. What is the most important thing the nurse can do to minimize the
risk of infection?
A. Evaluate the patient's ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of infection.
B. Perform effective hand hygiene before and after the application.
C. Instruct the patient not to change the dressing between visits.
D. Apply the medication using sterile technique. - Answer D
After instructing a patient in the self-administration of antibiotic eardrops, what must come first
in the nurse's assessment?
A. The patient's understanding of the medication's purpose
B. The patient's hand grasp, strength, coordination, and ability to manipulate the applicator
C. The patient's comprehension of the dosage instructions provided with the medication
D. The patient's ability to recognize the signs of an allergic reaction to the medication - Answer
B
Which instruction should be given to a patient to ensure safety when self-applying an antibiotic
ointment?
A. It is not necessary to allow refrigerated eye medication to warm to room temperature before
administration.
