ATI Safe Dosage Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Safe Dosage Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the first action a nurse should take before administering a medication? Verify the provider’s order and confirm the five rights of medication administration How should a nurse respond if a medication dose seems unusually high for a pediatric patient? Hold the medication and clarify the dose with the prescribing provider What should a nurse do if a patient questions the medication being given? Recheck the order and verify the medication with the provider before administering How is the dosage for pediatric medications typically calculated? Based on the child’s weight in kilograms What should a nurse always confirm before giving a high-alert medication like insulin? A second nurse’s verification according to facility protocol 2 Why is it important to round doses appropriately in medication calculations? To ensure safe and accurate administration based on guidelines What is the maximum volume that should be administered in a single intramuscular injection to an adult in the deltoid site? 1 mL What is the recommended method for verifying the correct dose of a liquid medication? Measure it using a calibrated oral syringe or medicine cup at eye level What should a nurse do if a tablet must be split and there is no scored line? Contact the pharmacy or provider for an alternative form of the medication What is the appropriate unit of measurement for IV infusion rates? Milliliters per hour (mL/hr) What should a nurse do if a patient is allergic to penicillin and a cephalosporin is ordered? Notify the provider due to possible cross-sensitivity 3 What is the best way to ensure safe administration of potassium chloride IV? Confirm the dose, dilute properly, and infuse using an infusion pump What is the most appropriate response if a patient refuses a scheduled dose of a critical medication? Document the refusal and notify the provider When calculating a weight-based dose, which measurement unit must be used for weight? Kilograms (kg) What should a nurse do if the medication label is smudged and unreadable? Do not use the medication and obtain a new, clearly labeled dose How often should a nurse verify dosage calculations when preparing medication? Every time, before administration What does the term “PRN” mean on a medication