ATI Safe Dosage Exam Questions with Correct Answers| Latest Update Graded A+
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 225 mcg for a pediatric client who has a heart rate
above 90/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure administration of
the right dose? (SATA) Correct terms:
-validate that the dosage is within the safe range
-confirm the medication amount is appropriate for the child
A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. The client's prescriptions
include oxycodone extended-release 20 mg PO every 12 hr (last dose received at 0600) and
oxycodone immediate release 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN (last dose received at 2300 the day
before). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Administer oxycodone
immediate-release 5 mg PO now
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify
which of the following prescriptions? Acetaminophen 325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for docusate
sodium 50 mg capsule PO twice daily. The client refuses to take the medication because of
nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Withhold the medicaton.
A nurse is administering medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of the
following nursing actions as a part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? Collecting
information about a client's pain level following administration of a narcotic
A nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the following is
the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that require the use of a decimal
point? 0.6 mL
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse should
explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? Sucralfate tablets
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 225 mcg for a pediatric client who has a heart rate
above 90/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure administration of
the right dose? (SATA) Correct terms:
-validate that the dosage is within the safe range
-confirm the medication amount is appropriate for the child
A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. The client's prescriptions
include oxycodone extended-release 20 mg PO every 12 hr (last dose received at 0600) and
oxycodone immediate release 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN (last dose received at 2300 the day
before). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Administer oxycodone
immediate-release 5 mg PO now
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify
which of the following prescriptions? Acetaminophen 325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for docusate
sodium 50 mg capsule PO twice daily. The client refuses to take the medication because of
nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Withhold the medicaton.
A nurse is administering medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of the
following nursing actions as a part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? Collecting
information about a client's pain level following administration of a narcotic
A nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the following is
the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that require the use of a decimal
point? 0.6 mL
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse should
explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? Sucralfate tablets
