Questions and Answers
What is a common error rate for medical administration errors (MAEs)?
What should be verified for the Right Drug?
The right name and form of the medication.
What is required to confirm the Right Patient?
Ask the patient's name and check their ID band.
What should be checked for the Right Dose?
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What does the Right Route involve checking?
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What should be confirmed for the Right Time and Frequency?
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What is important to document for the Right Documentation?
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What should be secured for the Right History and Assessment?
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What should a patient be allowed regarding the Drug approach and Right to Refuse?
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What should be reviewed for the Right Drug-Drug Interaction?
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What information should be provided for the Right Education and Information?
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Study Notes
Medication Administration Rights
- Nurses play a crucial role in administering, preparing, and dispensing medications in various healthcare environments.
- Medication administration errors (MAEs) have a high occurrence rate of 60%, primarily involving wrong time, rate, or dose.
Right Drug
- Verify the medication name and form to ensure it matches prescribed orders.
- Be cautious of look-alike and sound-alike drug names that can lead to misreading and errors, especially with verbal prescriptions.
- Refer to The Joint Commission's list of look-alike/sound-alike medications for guidance.
Right Patient
- Confirm the patient’s identity by asking their name and checking their ID band prior to administering medication, even if the nurse is familiar with the patient.
Right Dose
- Always cross-check the medication administration sheet against the doctor's orders to confirm dosages are correct.
- Differentiate between adult and pediatric dosages to prevent serious errors.
Right Route
- Ensure the route of administration (PO, IV, SQ, IM, etc.) matches the physician's order to avoid complications.
Right Time and Frequency
- Verify the schedule for medication administration, including the timing of the last dose given to uphold proper medication intervals.
Right Documentation
- Document the administration time and any relevant remarks accurately in the patient's chart to maintain clear and complete medical records.
Right History and Assessment
- Obtain a comprehensive patient history to assess for potential drug interactions and allergies prior to administration.
Right to Refuse
- Allow clients the autonomy to refuse medications, ensuring they are informed about potential effects and consequences of unmedicated treatment.
Right Drug-Drug Interaction and Evaluation
- Review the patient's previous medications and dietary habits for possible adverse interactions with the new medication.
- Verify the expiration date of all medications before administration to ensure safety.
Right Education and Information
- Educate patients about the medications they will be taking, detailing expected therapeutic outcomes and possible side effects to promote informed consent.
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Test your knowledge on the 10 Rights of Medication Administration, essential for safe nursing practice. This quiz covers key concepts, including the significance of right drug, right dose, and other critical aspects involved in medication administration. Understand the common errors and how to prevent them in clinical settings.
