Mastering Medication Errors

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What should a nurse do if the medication order is incorrect?

Ask another nurse to check the order (correct)

Assume the correct order

Contact the pharmacy

Administer the medication anyway

What is the nurse's legal responsibility regarding medications?

To administer the medication without checking the order

To contact the ordering physician for clarification

To administer the medication correctly (correct)

To assume the order is correct

What should a nurse do if they have concerns or questions about a medication order?

Loop up the medication in a reliable reference

Contact the ordering physician (correct)

Ask another nurse to administer the medication

Assume the order is correct

Which step of the 3 checks rule should a nurse perform before pouring, mixing, or drawing up medication?

Check the medication label against the MAR Signup and view all the answers

When should a nurse verify the medication label against the MAR after preparing the medication?

At the bedside Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do at the bedside during the medication administration process?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which right does a patient have in relation to medications?

To be informed about a medication Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the rights that patients have in relation to medications?

To refuse a medication Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of healthcare providers in relation to medications?

To receive labeled medications safely Signup and view all the answers

Which factor should be assessed before administering medication?

Patient's knowledge of medications Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed to determine if drug absorption or metabolism may be affected?

Factors that would interfere with absorption or metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed to determine if medication administration is appropriate?

Patient's history of allergies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention to promote adherence to the medication regimen and foster independence?

Administering the medications to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What should all patients learn in order to ensure proper use and storage of medications in the home?

Basic guidelines for medication safety Signup and view all the answers

When should a nurse refer a patient to community resources for transportation to obtain necessary medications?

When the patient cannot arrange transportation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 rights that should be used to avoid medication errors?

Right time Signup and view all the answers

When should a nurse double-check with a second RN to avoid medication errors?

Before calculating doses carefully Signup and view all the answers

Why should a nurse watch for clients with same last names when administering medications?

To avoid confusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions should a nurse take if a medication error occurs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do if they are unsure whether a medication error has been made?

Verify that a medication error has been made and what type of error was made Signup and view all the answers

Who should a nurse notify if a medication error occurs?

Both charge nurse and physician Signup and view all the answers