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- Most food absorption takes place in the A. stomach B. small intestine C. colon D. large intestines Answer: small intestine
- urine is formed by the A. jejunum B. kidneys C. bladder D. liver Answer: kidneys
- urine passes from the body through the A. ureters B. urethra C. anus D. nephrons Answer: urethra
- The male sex gland is called the A. penis B. semen C. testis D. scrotum Answer: testis
- The male sex cell is called A. semen
B. ovum C. gonad D. sperm Answer: sperm
- the female sex gland is the A. ovary B. cervix C. uterus D. vagina Answer: ovary
- the discharge of the lining of the uterus is called A. endometrium B. ovulation C. fertilization D. menstruation Answer: menstruation
- the immune system protects the body from A. low blood sugar B. disease and infection C. loss of fluid D. stunted growth Answer: disease and infection
- the endocrine glands secrete A. hormones B. mucus C. semen D. insulin Answer: hormones
- Skin absorption of drugs is enhanced in infants. this is because their skin, A. is thinner B. has more water C. is dry
B. remove the old trans-dermal path before applying the new patch C. discard it in the trash D. tell the person the drug is absorbed quickly Answer: remove the old trans-dermal path before applying the new patch
- Before giving a drug, you must A. take the persons pulse B. measure the blood pressure C. check the care plan D. check the allergies Answer: check the allergies
- Knowledge of what is right conduct and what is wrong conduct is A. criminal law B. civil law C. advanced directives D. ethics Answer: ethics
- one tsp equals A. 5mL B. 30mL C. 2mL D. 10mL Answer: 5mL
- You are applying topical nitroglycerin. You A. rub or massage the ointment into the skin B. check for an old application before applying a new one C. apply it in the per area D. apply the ointment to an irritated or open area Answer: check for an old application before applying a new one
- You are not sure of something on a drug order. you should
A. call the pharmacist B. tell the nurse C. transcribe the order as written D. call the doctor Answer: tell the nurse
- before giving a suspension, you A. mix the drug with food B. warm the drug C. dilute the drug D. shake the bottle Answer: shake the bottle
- you suspect a person is being abused in your facility. You should A. call the police B. tell another med aide C. share your concerns with the nurse D. tell the social worker Answer: share your concerns with the nurse
- The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person is A. malpractice B. defamation C. abuse D. neglect Answer: abuse
- controlled substances are A. left at the persons bedside B. kept in a locked cabinet or in a locked drawer C. regulated state laws D. are kept in the persons drug drawer Answer: kept in a locked cabinet or in a locked drawer
B. give the phone to a unit secretary C. write the order on the MAR D. accept the order from the doctor Answer: politely give your name and title and ask the doctor to wait for a nurse
- when giving oral drugs, you should A. follow the 6 rights of drug administration B. help feed a person C. follow the three checks of label and MAR check D. answer A and C Answer: Answer A and C
- You tell a patient about your personal problems. This is A. professional sexual misconduct B. boundary crossing C. boundary sign D. boundary violation Answer: boundary violation
- you need to give a person two different eye drugs. How long should you wait between drugs? A. 60 min B. 24 hours C. 30 min D. 1 - 5 min Answer: Usually 1-5 minutes
- The following statements are about prescription labels. Which is FALSE? A. if a label is not complete, tell the nurse B. check the expiration date C. you may give a drug after the expiration date D. always read the label carefully Answer: You may give the drug after the expiration date
- To prevent infections, you should A. practice hand hygiene before giving drugs B. practice hand hygiene after giving drugs
C. practice hand hygiene before and after giving drugs D. wear gloves when giving an oral drug Answer: practice hand hygiene before and after giving drugs
- A drug is dropped on the floor. You should A. dispose of it following agency policy B. keep it for yourself. C. give it to the person D. return it to the drug box Answer: dispose of it following agency policy
- A cone shaped, solid drug inserted into a body opening is called A. foam B. tablet C. gel D. suppository Answer: suppository
- The purpose of a nurse practice act is to A. protect the public welfare and safety B. protect the safety of nursing assistive personnel C. protect health care workers D. protect the welfare of nursing assistive personnel Answer: protect the public welfare and safety
- When giving oral drugs, you should A. mix solid drugs with liquid drugs B. stay with the person while he or she takes the drug C. place a bottle lid upside down on a clean surface D. give liquid drugs before solid drugs Answer: stay with the person while he or she takes the drug
- Which of the following prevents a tablet from dissolving in the stomach? A. Enteric coating B. layering C. scoring D. granules
Answer: compare the dose on the pharmacy label against the MAR
- you made a drug error and need to complete an incident report. You: A. complete the incident report according to facility policy B. contact the doctor about the error. C. give your opinions about why the error occurred D. record the error in the progress notes Answer: complete the incident report according to facility policy
- A drug is ordered q.i.d. The drug should be given: A. twice a day B. three times a day C. four times a day D. daily Answer: 4 times a day
- Which is used to give a vaginal cream, gel, or foam? A. an applicator provided by the manufacturer B. suppository C. gloved finger D. cotton-tipped swab Answer: an applicator provided by the manufacturer
- Drug cart keys should be A. given to the unit clerk when you enter a persons room B. kept with you when you enter a persons room C. kept on the cart when you enter a persons room D. given to a CNA when you enter a persons room Answer: kept with you when you enter a persons room
- A severe, life threatening sensitivity to an antigen is A. drug reaction B. side effect C. anaphylaxis
D. allergic reation Answer: anaphlaxis
- When giving a rectal or vaginal drug, you should wear A. mask B. shoe coverings C. gloves D. eye shields Answer: gloves
- Vaginal drugs are often given A. bedtime B. before the shower C. early afternoon D. late afternoon Answer: bedtime
- You are giving drugs from a drug cart. When you ender a persons room you, A. ask a CNA to watch the cart for you B. leave the unlocked cart in the hallway C. wheel the drug cart into the room D. lock the cart before entering the persons room Answer: lock the cart before entering the persons room
- Otic means A. sublingual B. mouth C. eye D. ear Answer: ear
- Oral drugs can be given if the person A. is vomiting B. unconscious or comatose C. able to swallow D. risk for aspiration
Answer: at once after giving the drug
- a sublingual drug is given A. under the tongue B. on the skin C. between the cheek and molar teeth D. in the eye Answer: under the tongue
- You gave a drug to the wrong person this is A. abuse B. malpractice C. fraud D. negligence Answer: negligence
- only a portion of a controlled substance is ordered. What should you do with the unused portion? A. return it to the medicine room B. Return it to the pharmacy C. save the unused portion for the next dose D. document and place the unused portion in a designated secure, locked area until it can be appropriately dispose of per facility policy Answer: document and place the unused portion in a designated secure, locked area until it can be appropriately dispose of per facility policy
- Taking a person's drugs for your own use is A. drug diversion B. malpractice C. boundary crossing D. negligence Answer: drug diversion
- A person has difficulty swallowing his or her drug. You A. hold the drug B. call the pharmacist C. tell the doctor D. tell the nurse
Answer: tell the nurse
- If you fail to do something that a reasonable and careful person would have done, you are A. committing libel B. fraudulent C. abusive D. negligent Answer: negligent
- When giving an eye medication, you A. apply the drops or ointment to the cornea B. give eye drops at room temperature C. remove eye secretions by cleaning from the outer to the inner aspect of the eye D. tilt the persons head forward Answer: give eye drops at room temperature
- The nurse asks you to perform a task that is in your job description. You have not done this task before. You A. refuse to do the task without an explanation B. ignore the request from the nurse C. tell the nurse you have not done the task before and ask for help D. do the task without asking questions Answer: tell the nurse you have not done the task before and ask for help
- Primary routes of excretion for a drug are A. secretion into saliva and breast milk B. elimination through urine and feces C. exhalation from the lungs D. evaporation from the skin and nails Answer: elimination through urine and feces
- Ear medications are given A. at room temperature B. after being heated C. cold D. directly from the refrigerator
- Which is not a function of the skin? A. provides the protective covering for the body B. regulates body temperature C. senses cold, pain, touch, and pressure D. provides the shape and framework for the body Answer: provides the shape and framework for the body
- Which allows movement? A. bone marrow B. synovial membrane C. joints D. ligaments Answer: joints
- skeletal muscles A. are under involuntary control B. appear smooth C. are under voluntary control D. appear striped and smooth Answer: are under voluntary control
- The highest functions in the brain take place in the A. cerebral cortex B. medulla C. brainstem D. spinal nerves Answer: cerebral cortex
- The ear is involved with A. regulating body movements B. balance C. the smoothness of body movements D. controlling involuntary movements
Answer: balance
- The liquid part of the blood is the A. hemoglobin B. red blood cell C. plasma D. white blood cell Answer: plasma
- Which part of the heart pumps blood TO the body? A. right atrium B. left atrium C. right ventricle D. left ventricle Answer: left ventricle
- Which carry blood away from the heart? a) Capillaries b) Veins c) Venules d) Arteries Answer: Veins
- oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged A. in the bronchi B. between the alveoli and capillaries C. between the lungs and pleura D. in the trachea Answer: between the alveoli and capillaries
- Digestion begins in the A. mouth B. stomach C. small intestines D. colon
C. a drug's concentration in body fluids D. drug toxicity Answer: a drug's concentration in body fluids
- You assist the nurse with therapeutic drug monitoring by measuring A. vital signs and urine output B. gastric pH C. blood pH D. drug blood levels Answer: vital signs and urine output
- The following are used to give oral drugs to children except A. medicine cups B. oral droppers C. oral syringes D. pacifiers Answer: pacifiers
- A child cannot swallow a capsule. With the nurse's permission, you can A. sprinkle the contents onto small amounts of applesauce, jelly or pudding
- d. sprinkle the contents into a flavored drink
- c. dilute the capsule following the manufacturer's instructions
- d. have the child chew the drug Answer: sprinkle the contents onto small amounts of applesauce, jelly or pudding
- From birth through the teenage years, children should not be given A. tylenol B. advil C. penicillin D. aspirin Answer: aspirin
- When giving drugs to an infant, you should A. support the child's head B. let the child choose which drug to take first C. place a tablet near the back of the child's tongue
D. use a straw if the drug can stain teeth Answer: support the child's head
- To remove and unpleasant after-taste, you should let the child A. have candy B. rinse with a flavored drink C. choose which drug form to take D. choose where to take the drug Answer: rinse with a flavored drink
- Which is a useful reminder for when to take drugs? A. medicine cup B. oral dropper C. oral syringe D. drug organizer Answer: drug organizer
- A tablet is "scored" what does "scored" mean? A. you keep track of the number of tablets given to the person B. the tablet can be broken in half C. a "score" means 20. there are 20 doses in the tablet D. the tablet is time released. Answer: the tablet can be broken in half
- A pregnant woman should do the following except A. try non-drug treatments before trying drugs B. take only drugs ordered by the doctor C. have one alcoholic drink a day D. take prescribed drugs after the infant is done breast-feeding Answer: have one alcoholic drink a day
- The brand name of a drug is A. its trade name B. it chemical structure C. the common name D. the name listed by the FDA
