ASSESSMENT SCRIPT QUESTION BANK
DETAILED RESPONSES
◉ The physician should always write this out completely instead of
abbreviating per Joint Commission Standards
Answer: Frequency
◉ If a physician gives an order verbally or over the telephone, you
write it down and repeat it back; or if the written order is illegible
you contact the physician
Answer: Clarify Order
◉ (True or False) If you did not prepare the medication, you cannot
administer it to the patient?
Answer: True
◉ (True or False) You do not transport or accept a container /
syringe that is unlabeled.
Answer: True
◉ (True or False) You should make sure the patient receives the
medication on time, even if you skip a couple of safety protocols.
,Answer: False
◉ (True or False) You can chart the medication before you give it to
the patient.
Answer: False
◉ (True or False) You should never chart for someone else or have
someone else chart for you.
Answer: True
◉ (True or False) You may leave the medicine cart unlocked while
you are giving out medicine to all of your patients
Answer: False
◉ (True or False) It is okay to leave the medicine with the
patient/family if you are busy
Answer: False
◉ (True or False) You should always monitor the patient's response
to medication.
Answer: True
, ◉ (True or False) If the patient refuses the medication, offer
education first, but never force them to take it
Answer: True
◉ (True or False) If you decide to omit a medication, just leave it off
the MAR, there is no need to contact the RN or document what you
haven't given.
Answer: False
◉ Medication Administration Record
Answer: MAR
◉ It is the nurse's _____________ and ______________ duty to ensure the
patient receives the correct medication.
Answer: Legal and Ethical
◉ Cervicle, sub-mandibular, tonsilar. We palpate these to check for
enlargement.
Answer: Lymph Nodes
◉ What order should the nurse assess the abdomen?
Answer: Inspect (look), auscultate (listen), palpate (feel)