ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 2 mg/kg IV to a client who weighs 20 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 18
Rationale: The correct answer is 18 mg.
To calculate this, first convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms (20 lb = 9.09 kg).
Then, multiply the weight in kg by the dose in mg/kg (9.09 kg x 2 mg/kg = 18.18 mg). Since the answer should be rounded to the nearest whole number, the nurse should administer 18 mg of gentamicin.
Choice A is incorrect as it does not account for the weight-based dosing calculation.
Choices B-G are also incorrect as they do not follow the correct conversion and calculation process. It's essential to understand the principles of weight-based dosing to ensure accurate medication administration.
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