ATI: Safe Dosage

a nurse working in a medical surgical unit is preparing to administer medications to a client/ the nurse plans to use two forms of identification to verify that she has the right client. which of the following actions can the nurse take ti identify the client

1. compare the name on the clients wristband with the name in the medication administration record 2. ask the client to state his DOB 3. ask the client to state his name 4. use the bar code to scan to identify the client is correct

a nurse is caring for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. the clients prescriptions include oxycodone extended release 20mg PO every 12 hr

administer oxycodone immediate release 5mg PO now.

a nurse is caring for a client who states that his provider told him he is at risk for anaphylaxis following the administration of amoxicillin and that he does no understand what this means. which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitive or allergic reaction that is life threatening

a nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a newly admitted client. the nurse should identify which of the following actions as a part of the assessment phase of the nursing process?

asking the client about history of medication allergies

a nurse is administering medications to four clients. The nurse should Identify which of the following nursing actions as a part of the evaluation phase?

collecting information about a client's pain level following administration of narcotic

a nurse is preparing to administer insulin subcutaneously to a client. the nurse should document the administration of the medication immediately after which of the following actions?

injecting the insulin

a nurse is providing teaching regarding medication administration to a group of newly licensed nurses. which of the following is the legal responsibility of the nurse?

reporting medication errors

a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can be crushed?

sucralfate tablets

a nurse is assessing a client following administration of an antibiotic. the nurse should identify which of the following findings is a manifestation of anaphylactic reaction to the medication?

swollen lips

a nurse is preparing to administer a high alert pain medication to a client. which of the following actions should the nurse perform during the planning stage of the medication administration?

verify the dosage with another nurse

a charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation. which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching?`

vitamins, supplements, and OTC medications should be included

a nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. which of the following is the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that need a decimal point?

0.6 mL

a nurse is preparing to administer a time critical medication to a client at 0800. which of the following times are Appropriate for the nurse to administer the medication?

0745 0830

a nurse is reviewing a clients prescription. the nurse should clarify which prescription?

Morphine 2.5 mg IV bolus PRN for incisional pain

a nurse is caring for a client who received lisinopril 30 min ago and is now reporting dizziness and headache. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Obtain vital signs

a nurse on a medical unit is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. the nurse should remind the newly licensed nurse to have a second nurse review the dosage of which of the following medications prior to administration?

heparin

a nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication? which of the following actions should the nurse take?

1. provide client education about the medication 2. check the expiration date of the medication 3. verify the dosage 4. ask the client if they have any allergies

a charge nurse is reviewing the types of prescriptions with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following prescription should the. nurse include as an example of a standing prescriptions?

acetaminophen 650mg by mouth every 6 hr for temperature greater than 38.4 C (101.2F )