ATI Fundamentals Practice Test B
Remediation
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
o Dosage Calculation: Heparin Infusion
1. Desired over have calculation
2. Manual IV infusions flow rate over 1 minute
3. Drop factor = number of drops per milliliter of solution
o Pharmacokinetics and Routes of Administration: Administering Single-Dose
Oral Liquids
1. Shake to mix solution/follow medication directions
2. Have patients sit upright at 90 degrees when administrating PO meds
3. Use liquid form of medication to facilitate swallowing when possible
o Safe Medication Administration and Error Reduction: Performing
Medication Reconciliation
1. On admission obtain patient’s home medication list to
resolve discrepancies
2. Include medication, dose, and frequency
3. Occurs on admission, transferring units/facilities, and discharge
o Diabetes Mellitus: Procedure for Mixing Insulins
1. Draw short-acting before long acting when mixing
Remediation
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
o Dosage Calculation: Heparin Infusion
1. Desired over have calculation
2. Manual IV infusions flow rate over 1 minute
3. Drop factor = number of drops per milliliter of solution
o Pharmacokinetics and Routes of Administration: Administering Single-Dose
Oral Liquids
1. Shake to mix solution/follow medication directions
2. Have patients sit upright at 90 degrees when administrating PO meds
3. Use liquid form of medication to facilitate swallowing when possible
o Safe Medication Administration and Error Reduction: Performing
Medication Reconciliation
1. On admission obtain patient’s home medication list to
resolve discrepancies
2. Include medication, dose, and frequency
3. Occurs on admission, transferring units/facilities, and discharge
o Diabetes Mellitus: Procedure for Mixing Insulins
1. Draw short-acting before long acting when mixing
