RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1618 of 2368

The nurse needs to give a liquid oral medication to a child in a small, exact dose. Which device is best?

  1. An oral syringe
  2. A paper medication cup
  3. A luer lock injection syringe
  4. A slip tip injection syringe
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Correct answer: An oral syringe

Oral syringes allow precise measurement of small doses, especially for children. Their tips cannot connect to an IV injection port.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Math Calculations: Measuring Devices. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026