Question 1

Healthcare facilities may require new employees to have a two-step TB test because

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA requires it. 
B)  the facility wants to make sure the first Mantoux test was done properly. 
C)  a second PPD dose helps trigger the immune response. 
A)  OSHA requires it. 
B)  the facility wants to make sure the first Mantoux test was done properly. 
C)  a second PPD dose helps trigger the immune response. C

Question 2

An IM injection given at the dorsogluteal site is administered into the gluteus maximus muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The _________ and _________ of the medication ordered determine the size of the syringe-needle unit selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  color;odor 
B)  color;amount 
C)  amount;viscosity 
D)  viscosity;odor 
A)  color;odor 
B)  color;amount 
C)  amount;viscosity 
D)  viscosity;odor C

Question 4

Which of the following gauged needles are commonly used for subcutaneous injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 and 26 
B)  27 and 28 
C)  31 
D)  14 and 18 
A)  25 and 26 
B)  27 and 28 
C)  31 
D)  14 and 18

Question 5

The _________ is the sharpened end of the needle.

Accepted Answer

A)  hub 
B)  point 
C)  bevel 
D)  lumen 
A)  hub 
B)  point 
C)  bevel 
D)  lumen

Question 6

To correctly read the amount of a liquid medication poured into a measuring device,read at the _________ of the meniscus.

Accepted Answer

A)  top 
B)  level 
C)  lowest level 
D)  middle 
A)  top 
B)  level 
C)  lowest level 
D)  middle

Question 7

Which of the following drug categories requires documentation of the lot number and manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaccines 
B)  Parenteral mediations 
C)  Oral medications 
D)  Liquid medications 
A)  Vaccines 
B)  Parenteral mediations 
C)  Oral medications 
D)  Liquid medications

Question 8

At the dorsogluteal intramuscular site,the injection is administered into the __________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the dorsogluteal intramuscular site,the injection is...

Question 9

It is important to remember to massage the injection site carefully after administering insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The site of a Z-track injection should be massaged carefully after the injection to prevent skin irritation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type of system for injection?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Samantha Baxter has been prescribed progesterone transdermal patches for menopausal symptoms.Explain in detail the patient education Mrs.Baxter should receive so that she can administer her medication correctly.

Accepted Answer

The medical assistant should give the fo

Question 13

After administering the Mantoux test,Dorothy should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lightly massage the administration site. 
B)  Bandage the administration site immediately. 
C)  Place a cotton ball over the site to prevent bleeding. 
D)  Leave the injection site uncovered. 
A)  Lightly massage the administration site. 
B)  Bandage the administration site immediately. 
C)  Place a cotton ball over the site to prevent bleeding. 
D)  Leave the injection site uncovered.

Question 14

Which of the following liquid oral dosage forms is a mixture of oil and water that improves the taste of otherwise distasteful products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syrup 
B)  Emulsion 
C)  Gel 
D)  Magma 
A)  Syrup 
B)  Emulsion 
C)  Gel 
D)  Magma

Question 15

Which of the following is not a true statement about safe drug storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certain medications must be refrigerated. 
B)  Controlled substances are stored along with other drugs. 
C)  Emergency supplies must be readily available. 
D)  All poisonous substances should be labeled in red. 
A)  Certain medications must be refrigerated. 
B)  Controlled substances are stored along with other drugs. 
C)  Emergency supplies must be readily available. 
D)  All poisonous substances should be labeled in red.

Question 16

During an insulin injection,the medical assistant must remember to aspirate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In an infant,the safest site for an intramuscular injection is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an infant,the safest site for an...

Question 18

Repeated injections of minute amounts of allergens to desensitize a patient to allergic reactions is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Repeated injections of minute amounts of allergens...

Question 19

While giving an intramuscular injection,the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe.Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change the needle angle. 
B)  Continue the injection. 
C)  Continue to aspirate. 
D)  Insert the needle deeper. 
E)  Withdraw the needle completely. 
A)  Change the needle angle. 
B)  Continue the injection. 
C)  Continue to aspirate. 
D)  Insert the needle deeper. 
E)  Withdraw the needle completely.

Question 20

A patient is prescribed an intramuscular injection of procaine penicillin.Which needle gauge should Dorothy use to give the injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  27 
B)  21 
C)  24 
D)  26 
A)  27 
B)  21 
C)  24 
D)  26

Exam 11: Administering Medications

Healthcare facilities may require new employees to have a two-step TB test because

An IM injection given at the dorsogluteal site is administered into the gluteus maximus muscle.

The _________ and _________ of the medication ordered determine the size of the syringe-needle unit selected.

Which of the following gauged needles are commonly used for subcutaneous injections?

The _________ is the sharpened end of the needle.

To correctly read the amount of a liquid medication poured into a measuring device,read at the _________ of the meniscus.

Which of the following drug categories requires documentation of the lot number and manufacturer?

At the dorsogluteal intramuscular site,the injection is administered into the __________ muscle.

It is important to remember to massage the injection site carefully after administering insulin.

The site of a Z-track injection should be massaged carefully after the injection to prevent skin irritation.

A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type of system for injection?

Samantha Baxter has been prescribed progesterone transdermal patches for menopausal symptoms.Explain in detail the patient education Mrs.Baxter should receive so that she can administer her medication correctly.

After administering the Mantoux test,Dorothy should do which of the following?

Which of the following liquid oral dosage forms is a mixture of oil and water that improves the taste of otherwise distasteful products?

Which of the following is not a true statement about safe drug storage?

During an insulin injection,the medical assistant must remember to aspirate.

In an infant,the safest site for an intramuscular injection is the __________.

Repeated injections of minute amounts of allergens to desensitize a patient to allergic reactions is called __________.

While giving an intramuscular injection,the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe.Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

A patient is prescribed an intramuscular injection of procaine penicillin.Which needle gauge should Dorothy use to give the injection?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

Filters

The _ and _ of the medication ordered determine the size of the syringe-needle unit selected.