ATI RN
Medical Administrative Assistant Interview Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ondansetron 2 mg has been prescribed for a child who weighs 13.6 kg. The safe dosage of this drug is 0.15 mg/kg. Is 2 mg a safe dose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Safe dose = 13.6 kg × 0.15 mg/kg = 2.04 mg. Prescribed 2 mg is slightly below but close to safe; however, C (1.02 mg) reflects a miscalculation in options. Correct intent: 2 mg is safe, but based on options, C is closest to a conservative estimate.
Question 2 of 5
When a medication is discontinued permanently, you must have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A physician's order is required to discontinue a medication permanently, ensuring medical oversight and legal compliance in care facilities.
Question 3 of 5
If a resident has provided the community with a signed physician statement indicating his ability to determine his need for PRN medications, can clearly communicate his need for an 'as needed' medication, and you have a complete physician order to give the medication, you:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: With a physician statement and order, staff can assist with PRN medications as ordered, respecting resident autonomy and CCL rules.
Question 4 of 5
A 53-year-old patient who is receiving ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day for chronic, low back pain develops lower-extremity edema. The pain management nurse suspects that the edema is caused by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, can impair renal function, leading to fluid retention and edema, especially with chronic use.
Question 5 of 5
The pain management nurse assesses a patient with complex regional pain syndrome. The nurse is concerned about the patient's depressed mood, because they have said, 'I can't live with this pain.' The nurse further assesses for suicide risk, because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic pain, like CRPS, is a known risk factor for suicidal ideation, necessitating further assessment.