2024 RN ATI Dosage Calculation Adult Medical
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Question 1:
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneous for
prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Available is enoxaparin 100 mg/mL. How
many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not
use a trailing zero.)
, Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
To calculate the dose of enoxaparin, use the formula: Dose (mg) / Concentration
(mg/mL)
= Volume (mL)
Plug in the values from the question: 40 mg / 100 mg/mL = 0.4 mL
Round the answer to the nearest tenth: 0.4 mL
The nurse should administer 0.4 mL of enoxaparin subcutaneously for prevention
of deep vein thrombosis.
Question 2:
A nurse is preparing to administer amikacin 5 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus
to a client who weighs 219 lb. Available is amikacin 10 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.
Do not use a trailing zero.)
Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 219 lb / 2.2 = 99.55 kg
Calculate the dose of amikacin in milligrams: 5 mg/kg x 99.55 kg = 497.75 mg
Calculate the volume of amikacin in milliliters: 497.75 mg / 10 mg/mL = 49.775 mL
Round the answer to the nearest whole number: 50 mL
The nurse should administer 50 mL of amikacin via intermittent IV bolus.
Question 3:
A nurse is preparing to administer calcitonin 8 units/kg IM to a client who
weighs 130 lb.
, Available is calcitonin 200 units/mL for injection. How many mL should the
nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if
it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 130 lb / 2.2 = 59.09 kg
Calculate the dose of calcitonin in units: 8 units/g x 59.09 kg = 472.72 units
Calculate the volume of injection in mL: 472.72 units / 200 units/mL = 2.36 mL
Round the answer to the nearest tenth: 2.4 mL
The nurse should administer 2.4 mL of calcitonin IM to the client.
Question 4:
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer’s 250 mL IV to infuse over 15
min. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.
Do not use a trailing zero.)
Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
To calculate the infusion rate, use the formula: mL/hr = (mL x drop factor) / time
in minutes
In this case, mL = 250, drop factor = 60 (assuming microdrip tubing), and time =
15 minutes
Plug in the values and simplify: mL/hr = (250 x 60) / 15 - mL/hr = 1000
The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver 1000 mL/hr
Question 5:
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin extended release 300 mg PO
daily. Available is phenytoin 100 mg capsules. How many capsules should the
nurse administer?
Surgical Proctored Exam New Latest Version
Best Studying Material
Question 1:
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneous for
prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Available is enoxaparin 100 mg/mL. How
many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not
use a trailing zero.)
, Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
To calculate the dose of enoxaparin, use the formula: Dose (mg) / Concentration
(mg/mL)
= Volume (mL)
Plug in the values from the question: 40 mg / 100 mg/mL = 0.4 mL
Round the answer to the nearest tenth: 0.4 mL
The nurse should administer 0.4 mL of enoxaparin subcutaneously for prevention
of deep vein thrombosis.
Question 2:
A nurse is preparing to administer amikacin 5 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus
to a client who weighs 219 lb. Available is amikacin 10 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.
Do not use a trailing zero.)
Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 219 lb / 2.2 = 99.55 kg
Calculate the dose of amikacin in milligrams: 5 mg/kg x 99.55 kg = 497.75 mg
Calculate the volume of amikacin in milliliters: 497.75 mg / 10 mg/mL = 49.775 mL
Round the answer to the nearest whole number: 50 mL
The nurse should administer 50 mL of amikacin via intermittent IV bolus.
Question 3:
A nurse is preparing to administer calcitonin 8 units/kg IM to a client who
weighs 130 lb.
, Available is calcitonin 200 units/mL for injection. How many mL should the
nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if
it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 130 lb / 2.2 = 59.09 kg
Calculate the dose of calcitonin in units: 8 units/g x 59.09 kg = 472.72 units
Calculate the volume of injection in mL: 472.72 units / 200 units/mL = 2.36 mL
Round the answer to the nearest tenth: 2.4 mL
The nurse should administer 2.4 mL of calcitonin IM to the client.
Question 4:
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer’s 250 mL IV to infuse over 15
min. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.
Do not use a trailing zero.)
Show correct answer and explanation
Explanation
To calculate the infusion rate, use the formula: mL/hr = (mL x drop factor) / time
in minutes
In this case, mL = 250, drop factor = 60 (assuming microdrip tubing), and time =
15 minutes
Plug in the values and simplify: mL/hr = (250 x 60) / 15 - mL/hr = 1000
The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver 1000 mL/hr
Question 5:
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin extended release 300 mg PO
daily. Available is phenytoin 100 mg capsules. How many capsules should the
nurse administer?
