01
True or false
1 point
True or false: Before applying a new transdermal patch, remove the old patch.
Free Practice Quiz Question List
3 Routes of Medication Administration Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Routes of Medication Administration, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
True or false: When using a metered-dose inhaler, the patient should coordinate a slow inhalation with actuation.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Choose one
1 point
A medication is ordered by a route that is unavailable on the unit. What is the safest next step?
- A
Give the medication by a route that is available and seems suitable.
- B
Pause administration and clarify the order with the appropriate clinician.
- C
Ask the patient which route they prefer, then give it that way.
- D
Change the route and document the substitution afterward.
04
Choose one
1 point
When administering ophthalmic drops, where should the drop be placed?
- A
Place the drop directly on the cornea.
- B
Place the drop in the lower conjunctival sac.
- C
Touch the dropper tip to the eye to steady it.
- D
Place the drop on the outer eyelid.
05
Choose one
1 point
A patient is due for a replacement transdermal patch. Which action best follows safe patch administration?
- A
Cut the new patch to fit the site, then place it over the old patch.
- B
Apply the new patch to damp skin and remove the old patch later.
- C
Remove the old patch, then apply the new one to clean, dry, intact skin at the designated site.
- D
Apply the new patch to any available skin area without checking the old site.
06
Choose one
1 point
A patient with an oral medication order is very drowsy and has difficulty swallowing. What should you do?
- A
Give the medication with water while the patient remains lying down.
- B
Hold the dose and clarify the plan because the patient may not be able to swallow safely.
- C
Crush the medication and mix it into food without checking the product.
- D
Switch to a feeding tube route without checking the order.
07
Choose one
1 point
Before giving a medication intravenously, which action best addresses route-specific safety?
- A
Administer it because any medication can be given through a patent IV line.
- B
Verify its IV approval and prescribed rate and dilution, and assess line patency and compatibility.
- C
Dilute it using a standard volume regardless of the medication instructions.
- D
Give it through the line first, then check for compatibility if a reaction occurs.
08
Choose all
1 point
A medication is ordered through a gastrostomy tube. Which actions support safe administration? Select all that apply.
- A
Confirm the order specifies the correct tube and that the medication is appropriate for it.
- B
Crush every tablet before administration to make it pass through the tube.
- C
Give medications separately and flush the tube as directed.
- D
Use a suitable liquid formulation when available.
09
Choose all
1 point
A patient is receiving a rectal suppository. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
Provide privacy.
- B
Use gloves and lubricant as appropriate.
- C
Position the patient upright and insert the medication quickly.
- D
Position the patient on the side and insert gently according to product instructions.
10
True or false
1 point
True or false: An extended-release tablet can generally be crushed when a patient has difficulty swallowing.
- A
True
- B
False
11
Written response
1 point
An injection for a skin test is administered intradermally. Which tissue layer is the medication injected into?
12
Written response
1 point
When administering a nasal spray, in which direction should the spray be aimed relative to the nasal septum?
13
Fill in the blank
1 point
When administering ear drops, gently pull the adult’s auricle ; for a young child, pull it .
14
Fill in the blank
1 point
Medications that enter the gastrointestinal tract use an route; medications delivered by injection that bypass the gastrointestinal tract use a route.
15
Open ended
1 point
A prescribed medication cannot be given safely by the ordered route. What should the administering clinician do next, and why?
16
Written response
1 point
A medication is placed between the cheek and gum and allowed to dissolve. What route is being used?
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient is preparing to use a prescribed nasal spray. Which instruction best supports correct administration?
- A
Aim the spray directly toward the nasal septum.
- B
Aim the spray slightly outward, away from the nasal septum.
- C
Insert the device deeply and point it toward the throat.
- D
Share the device with another patient after wiping the tip.
18
Choose one
1 point
A nurse is administering ear drops to a young child. In which direction should the nurse gently pull the auricle?
- A
Pull the auricle up and back.
- B
Pull the auricle straight outward.
- C
Pull the auricle down and back.
- D
Push the auricle forward and upward.
19
Choose one
1 point
A medication is ordered intradermally for a skin test. Which technique best supports correct placement?
- A
Insert the needle bevel-up at a shallow angle of about 5–15° and look for a small raised bleb.
- B
Insert the needle at 90° into muscle and massage the site.
- C
Insert the needle into fatty tissue and rotate injection sites.
- D
Deliver the medication into a vein and monitor the line.
20
Written response
1 point
A medication patch is applied to the skin so the medication is delivered through the skin. What route is being used?