CHAPTER 2 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION

CHAPTER 2 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

A second-year nursing student is preparing to administer medications to clients in a small rural hospital. The questions that follow review some of the information she will need to know in order to administer medications safely and effectively.

 

1. In measuring liquid medications with a dropper, it is important to hold the dropper:

a.	4 inches above the receptacle.	c.	horizontally to the receptacle.
b.	at a 45-degree angle to the receptacle.	d.	vertically to the receptacle.

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: This would promote splashing of the medication and inaccuracy of the dosage.
B	Incorrect: This will not promote accuracy.
C	Incorrect: This will not promote accuracy.
D	Correct: This will provide the nurse with an eye-level view of the medication and amount markings on the receptacle.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 53, Table 2-6

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Application

 

2. The muscle(s) used in the ventrogluteal injection site is/are the:

a.	vastus lateralis.	c.	gluteus maximus.
b.	gluteus minimus and medius.	d.	deltoid.

 

 

ANS:  B

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: This is the muscle in the thigh.
B	Correct: The gluteus minimus and medius muscles are used for the ventrogluteal site.
C	Incorrect: This muscle is used for the dorsogluteal site.
D	Incorrect: This muscle is used for the deltoid site in the upper arm.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 57              OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

3. Subcutaneous injections:

a.	may be given at either a 45- or a 90-degree angle except insulin and heparin are given at a 90-degree angle.
b.	are given with a 5/8-inch needle, although a longer needle may be used for obese persons.
c.	can be given in the abdomen on either side of the umbilicus.
d.	all of the above

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: Although a true statement, it is not the most complete answer.
B	Incorrect: Although a true statement, it is not the most complete answer.
C	Incorrect: Although a true statement, it is not the most complete answer.
D	Correct: This incorporates all of the other answers, so it is the best answer.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 58, Safe Nursing Practice 2-14

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

4. Normally, the gluteal muscles may be used as injection sites for children after:

a.	three months of age.
b.	one year of age.
c.	the child has been walking for one year.
d.	the child has been walking for six months.

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: The dorsogluteal muscle should not be used until walking has been established.
B	Incorrect: The dorsogluteal muscle should not be used until walking has been established.
C	Correct: Established walking helps develop the gluteal muscles, which helps provide adequate muscle tissue for accepting an injection.
D	Incorrect: This is not long enough for adequate muscle development.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 56, Safe Nursing Practice 2-13

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

5. Which of the following abbreviations means “drop”?

a.	gtt	c.	aa
b.	O.D.	d.	p.o.

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	Correct: This is the approved abbreviation for drop.
B	Incorrect: This is the abbreviation for right eye.
C	Incorrect: This is the abbreviation for of each.
D	Incorrect: This is the abbreviation for per os, or by mouth.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 42, Table 2-1                               OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge