Foundations Day 1 Quiz - Nurses Revision

Welcome to your Foundations Day 1 Quiz

October 27, 2025

25 Multiple Choice Questions

Attempt all Numbers.

1. Which of the following is NOT a right related to medication administration?

(a) Right formulation.

(b) Right patient.

(d) Right time.

2. Which of the following routes provides the fastest systemic absorption?

(a) Oral.

(b) Sublingual.

(d) Transdermal.

3. Which of the following is an example of a parenteral route of drug administration?

(a) Oral.

(b) Sublingual.

(d) Buccal.

4. Which of the following abbreviations refers to four times a day?

(a) B.i.d.

(b) T.d.s.

(d) P.r.n.

5. Which form of medicine is intended to dissolve in the mouth?

(a) Tablets.

(b) Capsules. .

(d) Syrups

6. What is the correct action when a drug has changed color before administration?

(a) Administer it immediately.

(b) Mix it with another drug.

(d) Shake the drug thoroughly.

7. Which is an appropriate route for a patient who cannot take oral medications due to vomiting?

(a) Intravenous.

(b) Oral. .

(d) Transdermal

8. Which of the following is an example of a controlled-release formulation?

(a) Syrup.

(b) Tablet.

(d) Enteric-coated tablet.

9. Why should a humidifier be used when administering oxygen through a nasal cannula?

(a) To prevent nasal irritation.

(b) To ensure proper oxygen flow.

(d) To improve patient comfort.

10. What is the correct angle for inserting a needle during intradermal injection?

(a) 90 degrees.

(b) 45 degrees.

(d) 60 degrees.

11. Why should the needle be aspirated during an intramuscular injection?

(a) To check for medication leakage.

(b) To see if air is in the syringe.

(d) To create a negative pressure zone.

12. Which muscle is generally safest for intramuscular injections?

(a) Deltoid muscle.

(b) Thigh muscle.

(d) Saphenous muscle

13. What is the primary reason for straightening the auditory canal before instilling ear drops?

(a) To avoid injury to the tympanic membrane

(b) To ensure the medication flows through the entire ear canal

(d) To enhance patient comfort

14. What is the reason for requesting the patient to remain supine for 5 minutes after administering nasal drops?

(a) To prevent aspiration of the medication

(b) To allow maximum absorption of the medication

(d) To ensure proper blood circulation in the nasal area

15. Why should a cotton swab be placed in the auditory canal after administering ear drops?

(a) To prevent contamination of the ear

(b) To stop medication from leaking out

(d) To enhance the patient’s comfort

16. What is the primary indication for the transfusion of whole blood?

A. Severe burns

B. Severe anemia

C. Thrombocytopenia

D. Acute massive blood loss

17. Which blood product is best suited for a patient with thrombocytopenia?

A. Plasma

B. Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)

C. Platelet Concentration

D. Whole Blood

18. Which of the following complications involves distended neck veins and shortness of breath during a transfusion?

A. Allergic reaction

B. Circulatory overload

C. Febrile reaction

D. Pyogenic reaction

19. A patient with anemia requiring an increase in oxygen-carrying capacity but no fluid overload should receive which blood product?

A. Whole Blood

B. Platelet Concentration

C. Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)

D. Plasma

20. Which of the following is a cause of a febrile reaction during a blood transfusion?

A. Hypersensitivity to blood components

B. Antibodies in recipient reacting to donor white blood cells

C. Bacterial contamination of blood product

D. Mismatched blood types

21. Which action should be taken first if a transfusion reaction is suspected?

A. Slow the infusion rate

B. Administer antihistamines

C. Stop the transfusion immediately

D. Check the patient’s blood type

22. Which of the following best describes an incompatibility reaction?

A. Caused by mismatched blood types

B. Caused by bacterial contamination

C. Results in fever and chills

D. Caused by infusion of large volumes too quickly

23. Which of the following is NOT a component of the nurse's role before transfusion?

A. Verify the blood type and Rh factor

B. Counsel the patient on transfusion benefits

C. Administer antihistamines

D. Take vital observations

24. Which blood transfusion complication involves high fever and chills due to bacterial contamination?

A. Febrile reaction

B. Pyogenic reaction

C. Allergic reaction

D. Incompatibility reaction

25. ______________refers to the total amount of drug administered at one time.