RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 319 of 2368

Which action by the nurse correctly identifies the client before giving a scheduled oral medication?

  1. Confirming that the room number on the door matches the room number listed on the MAR
  2. Asking the client for their full name and birth date and comparing both with the wristband and MAR
  3. Calling the client by name and waiting for the client to nod or say yes in agreement
  4. Checking the client name on the medication cup label against the bedside chart only
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Correct answer: Asking the client for their full name and birth date and comparing both with the wristband and MAR

Full name, hospital ID number and date of birth are acceptable identifiers. Room numbers are not, because clients can change rooms.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Enteral Medications: Right Patient. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026