ATI DOSAGE CALCULATION SAFE
DOSAGE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
why is it important to have 2nd nurse review the dosage of high alert meds - Answer-
dosage errors have potential for significant harm to pt
if pt reports med in pill form is too hard to swallow... - Answer-request liquid from
pharmacy
what should you do if client refuses to take meds due to nausea - Answer-withhold
meds- they have the right to refuse for any reason
even PRN meds need to have... - Answer-frequency e.g. PRN every 3 hours; use
clinical judgement and often, pt report
subQ injection needles - Answer-23-25 gauge 5/8 inch
pinch site to avoid muscle
when client reports side/adverse effects, first thing you do... - Answer-assess and/or
take vitals even before you notify provider
you should modify med administration of Metformin for chest x ray true/false - Answer-
false- unnecessary
acceptable practice for safe dosage (for nurses) - Answer-determine med accuracy
properly store meds
report med errors
6 rights of administration - Answer-right client, right med, right dose, right time, right
route, right documentation
right client - Answer-identify properly using one or more of the following:
-name
-DOB
-photo
-barcode technology
-phone number
-facial recognition
right med - Answer-read rx carefully
does it make sense?
DOSAGE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
why is it important to have 2nd nurse review the dosage of high alert meds - Answer-
dosage errors have potential for significant harm to pt
if pt reports med in pill form is too hard to swallow... - Answer-request liquid from
pharmacy
what should you do if client refuses to take meds due to nausea - Answer-withhold
meds- they have the right to refuse for any reason
even PRN meds need to have... - Answer-frequency e.g. PRN every 3 hours; use
clinical judgement and often, pt report
subQ injection needles - Answer-23-25 gauge 5/8 inch
pinch site to avoid muscle
when client reports side/adverse effects, first thing you do... - Answer-assess and/or
take vitals even before you notify provider
you should modify med administration of Metformin for chest x ray true/false - Answer-
false- unnecessary
acceptable practice for safe dosage (for nurses) - Answer-determine med accuracy
properly store meds
report med errors
6 rights of administration - Answer-right client, right med, right dose, right time, right
route, right documentation
right client - Answer-identify properly using one or more of the following:
-name
-DOB
-photo
-barcode technology
-phone number
-facial recognition
right med - Answer-read rx carefully
does it make sense?
