MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (FINAL EXAM) 2026|2027 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
when a nurse signs the order what do they write - Correct Answer -date and time, (med order), verbal
order, dr./nurse name and credentials
write example of telephone/verbal order - Correct Answer -11/2/2021 @ 0250, Ativan 2 mg IVP stat,
verbal order, Dr. Smith/S. Klenovich, RN
on a written telelphone/verbal order some agency policies require what - Correct Answer -
documentation of "read-back" or require two nurses to review and sign
use _______ for communication, esp. if you are asking for med order - Correct Answer -SBAR
SBAR - Correct Answer -situation
background
assessment
recommendation
, what are the 7 nurses responsibilities - Correct Answer -1. assessing the pt and understanding the need
for med
2. ensuring the 7 rights
3. safely and accurately preparing the medication to be admin
4. knowing about the medication
5. admin med and documenting it is given
6. monitoring pt response
7. educating pts regarding the med regimen
criteria requiring clarification of orders - Correct Answer -order is illegible
order is incomplete
incorrect route or dosage is prescribed
4 important things to know with oral liquid meds - Correct Answer -accurate measuring
shake suspensions well
use appropriate dosing device
infection control
why are telephone/verbal orders higher for potential error? - Correct Answer -misinterpretation of
words
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
when a nurse signs the order what do they write - Correct Answer -date and time, (med order), verbal
order, dr./nurse name and credentials
write example of telephone/verbal order - Correct Answer -11/2/2021 @ 0250, Ativan 2 mg IVP stat,
verbal order, Dr. Smith/S. Klenovich, RN
on a written telelphone/verbal order some agency policies require what - Correct Answer -
documentation of "read-back" or require two nurses to review and sign
use _______ for communication, esp. if you are asking for med order - Correct Answer -SBAR
SBAR - Correct Answer -situation
background
assessment
recommendation
, what are the 7 nurses responsibilities - Correct Answer -1. assessing the pt and understanding the need
for med
2. ensuring the 7 rights
3. safely and accurately preparing the medication to be admin
4. knowing about the medication
5. admin med and documenting it is given
6. monitoring pt response
7. educating pts regarding the med regimen
criteria requiring clarification of orders - Correct Answer -order is illegible
order is incomplete
incorrect route or dosage is prescribed
4 important things to know with oral liquid meds - Correct Answer -accurate measuring
shake suspensions well
use appropriate dosing device
infection control
why are telephone/verbal orders higher for potential error? - Correct Answer -misinterpretation of
words
