ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 5 : Medication Errors: Preventing and Responding Questions
Question 1 of 5
When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repeating the order back to the prescriber before hanging up ensures accuracy of verbal or telephone orders. The other options do not directly confirm the order with the pres125criber.
Question 2 of 5
During morning medication administration, the nurse discovered an error on the electronic MAR before the medication was given. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for this 'near-miss'?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting a near-miss using the facility's protocol and correcting the MAR ensures errors are documented and addressed to prevent future incidents. The other options either ignore the error or delay reporting.
Question 3 of 5
When reviewing pediatric medication administration, the nurse recognizes that which type of medication error is most common with children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dosing errors are the most common medication errors in pediatrics due to weight-based calculations and variations in pediatric physiology. The other options are possible but less common.
Question 4 of 5
Levothyroxine is available in 0.1-mg tablet form. Convert this dose to microgram strength, (do not round)
Correct Answer: 100 mcg
Rationale: One mg equals 1000 mcg.
To convert 0.1 mg to mcg, multiply by 1000: 0.1 * 1000 = 100 mcg, or move the decimal point three spaces to the right.
Question 5 of 5
Digoxin is available in 0.25-mg tablet form. Convert this dose to microgram strength, (do not round)
Correct Answer: 250 mcg
Rationale: One mg equals 1000 mcg.
To convert 0.25 mg to mcg, multiply by 1000: 0.25 * 1000 = 250 mcg, or move the decimal point three spaces to the right.