NUR 155 GALEN EXAM 4 PRACTICE TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the
contraindications for administering medications by the oral route
for this type of patient? (Select all that apply) Answer: Vomitting
Unconsciousness
Intubation
Nothinh that needs to be swallowed should be administered to the
unconscious patient due to the risk of aspiration.
Bloom's Analyzing
◉ The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new
medication to the patient. Which action best demonstrates
awareness of safe, skilled nursing practice? Answer: Identify the
patient by comparing the patients name and birth date to the
medication administration record (MAR).
At least two patient identifiers should be used and compared with
the armband or MAR.
Bloom's Applying
, ◉ A patient has been using herbal medications as part of her daily
routine. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Answer: Document the herbs as part of the medication history.
Inform the primary care provider of the findings.
Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medications.
Its important to include the herbal medications that the patient
reports using in the medication history because there is the
possibility of interaction amoung herbals and prescribed
medications.
Bloom's Analyzing
◉ A nurse must give 1g of cephalexin, PO, q6hr (x3) days. The supple
on hand is 500 mg/caps. How many capsules should the nurse
administer? Answer: 2 caps
◉ The health care provider prescribes a transdermal medication.
The nurse understands what feature of the transdermal route?
Answer: Its absorbed through the skin.
The transdermal route of administration allows release and
absorption of the medication through the skin over time, producing
a steady drug level.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the
contraindications for administering medications by the oral route
for this type of patient? (Select all that apply) Answer: Vomitting
Unconsciousness
Intubation
Nothinh that needs to be swallowed should be administered to the
unconscious patient due to the risk of aspiration.
Bloom's Analyzing
◉ The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new
medication to the patient. Which action best demonstrates
awareness of safe, skilled nursing practice? Answer: Identify the
patient by comparing the patients name and birth date to the
medication administration record (MAR).
At least two patient identifiers should be used and compared with
the armband or MAR.
Bloom's Applying
, ◉ A patient has been using herbal medications as part of her daily
routine. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Answer: Document the herbs as part of the medication history.
Inform the primary care provider of the findings.
Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medications.
Its important to include the herbal medications that the patient
reports using in the medication history because there is the
possibility of interaction amoung herbals and prescribed
medications.
Bloom's Analyzing
◉ A nurse must give 1g of cephalexin, PO, q6hr (x3) days. The supple
on hand is 500 mg/caps. How many capsules should the nurse
administer? Answer: 2 caps
◉ The health care provider prescribes a transdermal medication.
The nurse understands what feature of the transdermal route?
Answer: Its absorbed through the skin.
The transdermal route of administration allows release and
absorption of the medication through the skin over time, producing
a steady drug level.
