ATI: Safe Dosage Test: Desired/Have

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 should the nurse take to identify the client? (Select all that apply.) A. Compare the name on the client's wristband with the name on the MAR. B. Ask the client to state his date of birth. C. Check the room number on the MAR with the room number of the client. D. Ask the client to state his name. E. Use the bar code scan to identify the client.

A, B, D, E Rationale: ​Compare the name on the client's wristband with the name on the MAR is correct. This is an acceptable method of identification. Ask the client to state his date of birth is correct. This is an acceptable method of identification. Check the room number on the MAR with the room number of the client is incorrect. This is not an acceptable method. The client could have moved to a different room since the MAR was printed. Ask the client to state his name is correct. This is an acceptable method of identification. Use the bar code scan to identify the client is correct. This is an acceptable method of identification.

A nurse is planning atraumatic care for a preschooler who has a prescription for an intramuscular medication. A parent is with the child. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.) A. Provide an explanation of the hospital alarm system. B. Leave the door to the child's room open. C. Ask the parent to wait outside when administering the child's medications. D. Suggest that the parent bring the child's favorite toy to the hospital. E. Use a doll to demonstrate how the nurse will administer the intramuscular medication

A, D, E

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? A. Taking the insulin from the automated dispensing machine B. Injecting the insulin C. Checking the client's blood glucose level D. Checking the correct dosage of the insulin

B. Injecting the insulin

A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? A. Ampicillin 100mg/kg/day by mouth in 4 equally divided doses B. Phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg by mouth daily C. Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg IV bolus every 3 hr D. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg by mouth PRN for headache

D. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg by mouth PRN for headache Rationale: This prescription contains name of medication, dosage, route, and circumstance for adminstration, but not the frequency.