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What should a nurse do if the medication order is incorrect?
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?
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?
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?
Which step of the 3 checks rule should a nurse perform before pouring, mixing, or drawing up medication?
When should a nurse verify the medication label against the MAR after preparing the medication?
When should a nurse verify the medication label against the MAR after preparing the medication?
What should a nurse do at the bedside during the medication administration process?
What should a nurse do at the bedside during the medication administration process?
Which right does a patient have in relation to medications?
Which right does a patient have in relation to medications?
What is one of the rights that patients have in relation to medications?
What is one of the rights that patients have in relation to medications?
What is one of the responsibilities of healthcare providers in relation to medications?
What is one of the responsibilities of healthcare providers in relation to medications?
Which factor should be assessed before administering medication?
Which factor should be assessed before administering medication?
What should be assessed to determine if drug absorption or metabolism may be affected?
What should be assessed to determine if drug absorption or metabolism may be affected?
What should be assessed to determine if medication administration is appropriate?
What should be assessed to determine if medication administration is appropriate?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention to promote adherence to the medication regimen and foster independence?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention to promote adherence to the medication regimen and foster independence?
What should all patients learn in order to ensure proper use and storage of medications in the home?
What should all patients learn in order to ensure proper use and storage of medications in the home?
When should a nurse refer a patient to community resources for transportation to obtain necessary medications?
When should a nurse refer a patient to community resources for transportation to obtain necessary medications?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 rights that should be used to avoid medication errors?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 rights that should be used to avoid medication errors?
When should a nurse double-check with a second RN to avoid medication errors?
When should a nurse double-check with a second RN to avoid medication errors?
Why should a nurse watch for clients with same last names when administering medications?
Why should a nurse watch for clients with same last names when administering medications?
Which of the following actions should a nurse take if a medication error occurs?
Which of the following actions should a nurse take if a medication error occurs?
What should a nurse do if they are unsure whether a medication error has been made?
What should a nurse do if they are unsure whether a medication error has been made?
Who should a nurse notify if a medication error occurs?
Who should a nurse notify if a medication error occurs?
