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In which situation related to medication administration is the use of the teach-back method essential?
In which situation related to medication administration is the use of the teach-back method essential?
- Patient refuses a medication. (correct)
- New medication is prescribed.
- Dosage of a medication is changed.
- More than one medication is taken at the same time.
To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the medication administration record (MAR) at least how many times before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your answer as a whole number. _______
times
(Use numbers only.)
To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the medication administration record (MAR) at least how many times before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your answer as a whole number. _______ times (Use numbers only.)
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At which times does the nurse check for the “right drug”?
(Select all that apply.)
At which times does the nurse check for the “right drug”? (Select all that apply.)
- When removing the drug from the dispensing unit (correct)
- When preparing the medication (correct)
- At the bedside immediately before administration (correct)
- On completion of documentation that the medication was given
Match the prescription abbreviation with its meaning.
Match the prescription abbreviation with its meaning.
Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health care provider?
Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health care provider?
What is the meaning of “qid” in a medication prescription?
What is the meaning of “qid” in a medication prescription?
The metric system has a basic unit of_______
(Use numbers only.)
The metric system has a basic unit of_______
(Use numbers only.)
Which information are needed to set up a dimensional analysis equation for calculating a medication dosage?
(Select all that apply.)
Which information are needed to set up a dimensional analysis equation for calculating a medication dosage? (Select all that apply.)
Which step in dimensional analysis is done first?
Which step in dimensional analysis is done first?
Which factors related to medication errors are considered systems factors?
(Select all that apply.)
Which factors related to medication errors are considered systems factors? (Select all that apply.)
At which times would the nurse perform medication reconciliation?
(Select all that apply.)
At which times would the nurse perform medication reconciliation? (Select all that apply.)
Which factor best explains the need for medication reconciliation as a routine part of medication error prevention?
Which factor best explains the need for medication reconciliation as a routine part of medication error prevention?
Which actions are taken when a patient refuses a medication?
(Select all that apply.)
Which actions are taken when a patient refuses a medication? (Select all that apply.)
As a general rule, which information should be given to a patient when a drug is being administered?
Select all that apply.
As a general rule, which information should be given to a patient when a drug is being administered? Select all that apply.
The nurse looks up an unfamiliar medication when preparing to administer it. The reference indicates the medication is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) high-alert list. Which action would the nurse take?
The nurse looks up an unfamiliar medication when preparing to administer it. The reference indicates the medication is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) high-alert list. Which action would the nurse take?
The nurse would contact the health care provider for clarification for which medication prescription?
The nurse would contact the health care provider for clarification for which medication prescription?
To which aspect does the abbreviation STAT refer when used in a prescription for a medication?
To which aspect does the abbreviation STAT refer when used in a prescription for a medication?
Which medication would the nurse plan to give without first clarifying the prescription with the health care provider?
Which medication would the nurse plan to give without first clarifying the prescription with the health care provider?
Medication prescription: cimetidine 0.4 g PO, q6h
Available: 400-mg tablets
How many tablets should be given to the patient? __________
tablet(s)
Use numbers only.
Medication prescription: cimetidine 0.4 g PO, q6h Available: 400-mg tablets
How many tablets should be given to the patient? __________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.
Medication prescription: digoxin 0.25 mg IV stat
Available: digoxin 0.5 mg/2 mL
How many milliliters should be given to the patient? _________
mL
Use numbers only.
Medication prescription: digoxin 0.25 mg IV stat Available: digoxin 0.5 mg/2 mL
How many milliliters should be given to the patient? _________ mL Use numbers only.
Medication prescription: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily
Available: 50-mg tablets
How many tablets should be given to the patient? (Record your answer as a decimal and include a leading zero, if applicable.) ________ tablet(s)
Use numbers only.
Medication prescription: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily Available: 50-mg tablets
How many tablets should be given to the patient? (Record your answer as a decimal and include a leading zero, if applicable.) ________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.
Patient reluctance to share information is a major obstacle to which process?
Patient reluctance to share information is a major obstacle to which process?
Match each right of medication administration to the factor that puts it at risk for being violated.
Match each right of medication administration to the factor that puts it at risk for being violated.
Which questions are answered by the medication reconciliation process?
(Select all that apply.)
Which questions are answered by the medication reconciliation process? (Select all that apply.)
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