ATI DOSAGE CALCULATION EXAM SCRIPT 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔what are some common diluents for powdered meds - ✔✔0.9% NaCl
5% dextrose in water
sterile water
bacteriostatic water
✔✔what should you include in a vial label for powdered meds? (5) - ✔✔dose strength of
reconstituted med
date/time of prep
date/time of expiration
how to store
initials
✔✔what supplies should you have to reconstitute meds for a powdered medication (4) -
✔✔2+ aseptic wipes
2 syringes w/needles for right measurement
vial of dilutent
sharps container for disposal
✔✔steps for mixing powdered meds with diluent - ✔✔1. inject specified type & Amt of
diluent into vial with powdered med
2. roll vial gently between palms or upward and rotate it
✔✔advantages of IV usage: (4) - ✔✔effective almost immediately
precise Amt of meds and large volumes of fluids
non-irritating to tissue
prevent discomfort
✔✔phlebitis manifestations for IV meds: (3) - ✔✔red, warmth, swelling, discomfort
red streak
increased firmness around vein
✔✔Causes of Infiltration & Extravasation (2) - ✔✔IV Cath slips out of vein
fluid leaks into tissues from another site
✔✔when does extravasation occur - ✔✔when the solution that leaks contains a
vesicant
✔✔infiltration findings (6) - ✔✔pallor, pain swelling at IV site
blister, necrosis, ulcers
✔✔speed shock findings (3) - ✔✔chest pain/discomfort
lightheadedness
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔what are some common diluents for powdered meds - ✔✔0.9% NaCl
5% dextrose in water
sterile water
bacteriostatic water
✔✔what should you include in a vial label for powdered meds? (5) - ✔✔dose strength of
reconstituted med
date/time of prep
date/time of expiration
how to store
initials
✔✔what supplies should you have to reconstitute meds for a powdered medication (4) -
✔✔2+ aseptic wipes
2 syringes w/needles for right measurement
vial of dilutent
sharps container for disposal
✔✔steps for mixing powdered meds with diluent - ✔✔1. inject specified type & Amt of
diluent into vial with powdered med
2. roll vial gently between palms or upward and rotate it
✔✔advantages of IV usage: (4) - ✔✔effective almost immediately
precise Amt of meds and large volumes of fluids
non-irritating to tissue
prevent discomfort
✔✔phlebitis manifestations for IV meds: (3) - ✔✔red, warmth, swelling, discomfort
red streak
increased firmness around vein
✔✔Causes of Infiltration & Extravasation (2) - ✔✔IV Cath slips out of vein
fluid leaks into tissues from another site
✔✔when does extravasation occur - ✔✔when the solution that leaks contains a
vesicant
✔✔infiltration findings (6) - ✔✔pallor, pain swelling at IV site
blister, necrosis, ulcers
✔✔speed shock findings (3) - ✔✔chest pain/discomfort
lightheadedness
