ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology safety Questions
Extract:
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 caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prescription: 0.25 mg, Available: 0.125 mg/tablet, Tablets needed = Prescription / Available = 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the client's vital signs first helps determine if the client is experiencing any negative effects from the medication error, ensuring immediate safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with bacterial conjunctivitis of the right eye, and a prescription for an antibiotic ophthalmic ointment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ointment should be applied in a thin line into the conjunctival sac to ensure proper delivery and absorption of the medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prescription: 0.25 mg, Available: 0.125 mg/tablet, Tablets needed = Prescription / Available = 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.