Rights Of Medication Administration Quiz

10 Questions | By Pterryga | Updated: Jun 26, 2022 | Attempts: 4851

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Test your knowledge of the rights of medication administration with this quiz. When it comes to medication administration, there are some rights that a patient has in this regard. Some rights can be misunderstood, and this is why we have prepared the test below. It is designed to help you refresh your memory on these rights and discover if you have had them wrong all along. Why don’t you give it a shot and test yourself?

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1.

Who is ultimately responsible for administering medication?
- A.
  
  The prescribing physician
- B.
  
  The resident
- C.
  
  The nurse who gave the medication
- D.
  
  The nurse practitioner
2.

Medication should be given at the time directed. Occasionally, this may not happen. What is the “grace period” allowed for administering an early/late dosage?
- A.
  
  15 minutes before or after a scheduled dose
- B.
  
  30 minutes before or after a scheduled dose
- C.
  
  60 minutes before or after a scheduled dose
- D.
  
  15 minutes before or 30 minutes after a scheduled dose
3.

"Right Patience education" is an essential part of Medication administration.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

"Right medication" is an essential part of Medication administration.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Medication administration has the right to shut-down a hospital if there are side effects after a treatment.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Medication administration has the right to check or deal with the use of medications and procedures for treatment.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

"Right documentation" is not an essential part of Medication administration.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

"Right evaluation" is an essential part of Medication administration.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Which of the following may indicate an allergic reaction?
- A.
  
  Rash and itching
- B.
  
  Swelling
- C.
  
  Difficulty swallowing or shortness of breath
- D.
  
  All of the above
10.

A nurse is about to give a patient his/her medication. What must be done first?
- A.
  
  Check the patient vital signs
- B.
  
  Check the patient identification
- C.
  
  Make sure its the right patient
- D.
  
  Make sure the order is accurate