ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following transcription examples should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.2 mg is the proper way to write two tenths of a milligram, with a leading zero to prevent misinterpretation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enteric-coated aspirin to an older adult client who had a cerebrovascular accident and has difficulty swallowing medications. The client asks the nurse if she will crush the medication to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin would cause the medication to be released all at once, potentially leading to side effects and reducing its intended effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaginal cream to a client. The nurse should instruct the client to lie in which of the following positions while in bed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Sims position (lying on the side with the lower leg straight and the upper leg bent) facilitates access for vaginal medication administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for oral suspension phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin suspension should be shaken vigorously to ensure even distribution of the medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations from an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds helps the medication to be absorbed effectively in the lungs.