Question 1

Solve for x:6:12 = x:36

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 18 
C) 20 
D) 24 
A) 12 
B) 18 
C) 20 
D) 24

Question 2

What type of diabetes is non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)?

Accepted Answer

A) Type I 
B) Type II 
C) Type III 
D) Type IV 
A) Type I 
B) Type II 
C) Type III 
D) Type IV

Question 3

Which of the following injections does NOT require stretching the skin taut?

Accepted Answer

A) Intramuscular 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intradermal 
D) None of the above 
A) Intramuscular 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intradermal 
D) None of the above

Question 4

When is the medication label to be read?

Accepted Answer

A) When pouring, administering, and putting the drug back on the shelf 
B) When taking from the shelf, after pouring, and after administering the drug 
C) When checking the order, when pouring, and before putting the drug back on the shelf 
D) When the medication is taken from the storage area, just before removing it from its container, and when returning the medication to the storage area 
A) When pouring, administering, and putting the drug back on the shelf 
B) When taking from the shelf, after pouring, and after administering the drug 
C) When checking the order, when pouring, and before putting the drug back on the shelf 
D) When the medication is taken from the storage area, just before removing it from its container, and when returning the medication to the storage area

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered to be parenteral?

Accepted Answer

A) Intravenous 
B) Ingestion 
C) Intramuscular 
D) Intradermal 
A) Intravenous 
B) Ingestion 
C) Intramuscular 
D) Intradermal

Question 6

What type of diabetes has a gradual onset, usually seen in adults over 40 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A) Type II 
B) Type III 
C) Type IV 
D) Gestational 
A) Type II 
B) Type III 
C) Type IV 
D) Gestational

Question 7

Which of the following is the most important consideration immediately before administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

A) Have a written order 
B) Complete the five rights 
C) Assess the patient's condition 
D) Ensure the correct dosage 
A) Have a written order 
B) Complete the five rights 
C) Assess the patient's condition 
D) Ensure the correct dosage

Question 8

Which of the following types of injections requires a wheal to appear?

Accepted Answer

A) Intramuscular 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intradermal 
D) Z-track 
A) Intramuscular 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intradermal 
D) Z-track

Question 9

Which type of syringe is used to inject minute amounts for intradermal injections?

Accepted Answer

A) Tuberculin 
B) Hypodermic 
C) Insulin 
D) Disposable 
A) Tuberculin 
B) Hypodermic 
C) Insulin 
D) Disposable

Question 10

Which of the following is the number of pills needed per day for the order Allegra 60 mg TID?

Accepted Answer

A) Two 
B) Three 
C) Four 
D) Six 
A) Two 
B) Three 
C) Four 
D) Six

Question 11

Which of the following is a long-lasting insulin preparation?

Accepted Answer

A) Lente 
B) NPH 
C) Lantus 
D) Humulin 
A) Lente 
B) NPH 
C) Lantus 
D) Humulin

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT require aspiration with giving an injection?

Accepted Answer

A) Intramuscular 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intradermal 
D) All the above 
A) Intramuscular 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intradermal 
D) All the above

Question 13

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when locating the ventrogluteal site?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the upper outer buttocks quadrant. 
B) Give below the deltoid tuberosity. 
C) Use palm of hand against trochanter with tip of finger on anterior iliac spine. 
D) Use anywhere in the quadriceps femoris. 
A) Use the upper outer buttocks quadrant. 
B) Give below the deltoid tuberosity. 
C) Use palm of hand against trochanter with tip of finger on anterior iliac spine. 
D) Use anywhere in the quadriceps femoris.

Question 14

A device-graph that shows the relation among numeric values to determine a correct child dose is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) BSA 
B) Dosagram 
C) Nomogram 
D) Kilogram 
A) BSA 
B) Dosagram 
C) Nomogram 
D) Kilogram

Question 15

Which of the following abbreviation is no longer allowed to use by JCAHO?

Accepted Answer

A) po 
B) U 
C) qh 
D) Cap 
A) po 
B) U 
C) qh 
D) Cap

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the units-100 syringe?

Accepted Answer

A) Each mark equals 100 units. 
B) It is marked in units of 10. 
C) There are 100 units per ml. 
D) All the above. 
A) Each mark equals 100 units. 
B) It is marked in units of 10. 
C) There are 100 units per ml. 
D) All the above.

Question 17

Solve for x:1.5:3 = x:12

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 4.5 
C) 6 
D) 6.5 
E) 8 
A) 4 
B) 4.5 
C) 6 
D) 6.5 
E) 8

Question 18

In children, 2 years and older, what is the correct angle of injection into the vastus lateralis?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 degrees 
B) 45 degrees 
C) 15 degrees 
D) 90 degrees 
A) 10 degrees 
B) 45 degrees 
C) 15 degrees 
D) 90 degrees

Question 19

Which of the following is the most commonly used syringe?

Accepted Answer

A) Tuberculin 
B) Insulin 
C) 1-, 3-, and 5-cc 
D) Tubex 
A) Tuberculin 
B) Insulin 
C) 1-, 3-, and 5-cc 
D) Tubex

Question 20

Which of the following is a delivery method for oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasal cannula 
B) Nasal catheter 
C) Mask 
D) All the above 
A) Nasal cannula 
B) Nasal catheter 
C) Mask 
D) All the above

Exam 35: Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration

Solve for x:6:12 = x:36

What type of diabetes is non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)?

Which of the following injections does NOT require stretching the skin taut?

When is the medication label to be read?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be parenteral?

What type of diabetes has a gradual onset, usually seen in adults over 40 years of age?

Which of the following is the most important consideration immediately before administering a medication?

Which of the following types of injections requires a wheal to appear?

Which type of syringe is used to inject minute amounts for intradermal injections?

Which of the following is the number of pills needed per day for the order Allegra 60 mg TID?

Which of the following is a long-lasting insulin preparation?

Which of the following does NOT require aspiration with giving an injection?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when locating the ventrogluteal site?

A device-graph that shows the relation among numeric values to determine a correct child dose is known as what?

Which of the following abbreviation is no longer allowed to use by JCAHO?

Which of the following best describes the units-100 syringe?

Solve for x:1.5:3 = x:12

In children, 2 years and older, what is the correct angle of injection into the vastus lateralis?

Which of the following is the most commonly used syringe?

Which of the following is a delivery method for oxygen?

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