Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Medication Administration

Assessment for Nebulizer Medication Administration

Name: ____________________________________________

Please circle the correct answer and take the completed test to the school nurse or school district
administrator for scoring.

1. The student should take deep and slow breaths while using the nebulizer.
a. True
b. False

2. Which of the following is not one of the first five rights or guidelines for medication
administration?

a. Right equipment
b. Right medication
c. Right student
d. Right time

3. After the nebulizer treatment is complete, the nebulizer equipment should be washed with
soap and water and then dried off with a paper towel.
a. True
b. False

4. Where is the asthma medication placed prior to starting the nebulizer treatment?
a. The medication does not need to be added, it is already in the nebulizer cup
b. The medication is squirted into the bottom half of the nebulizer cup
c. The medication is put into the facemask or mouthpiece
d. The medication goes into the tubing for the nebulizer machine

5. If the medication is added correctly, a fine mist should appear shortly after turning on the
nebulizer machine on.
a. True
b. False

Number correct: ____ of 5 answers

WI DPI 08/11/15