18 Questions
What should be done before removing the medication bottle from the shelf for administration?
Inspect the label of the medicine bottle.
Which color should poisonous drugs be labeled with according to the guidelines?
Red
What should be used to measure the accurate dose of medication?
A calibrated measure
What should always be done before administering medication?
Avoid conversation or any distractions
Where should medicine be poured from the bottle?
Opposite to the label
How many times should the name of the medicine card and medicine container be read before removing the bottle from the shelf?
Three times each
What should be done before pouring or measuring medication into a medicine glass?
Make sure the medicine glass is dry
Which of the following is NOT one of the twelve rights of medication administration mentioned in the text?
Right evaluation
What is the correct action to take regarding verbal orders for medication?
Only accept verbal orders in emergencies
Why is it advised not to return poured medication back into the bottle?
To prevent contamination of the bottle
When should a nurse report an error in medication administration?
Immediately to the nurse in charge
What is one important precaution mentioned when giving pills or tablets to a patient?
Don't touch the pills and place them in a proper container directly from the bottle
What should the nurse do after comparing the medication card with the medication present in the cupboard?
Take the medication in a spoon and give it to the patient with a glass of water
What is a crucial step to prevent medication errors during administration?
Checking 12 rights for medication administration
What should the nurse do after giving water before and after putting powdered tablets into the patient's mouth?
Position the patient in an upright position
What is one of the patient's rights in medication administration?
To be informed about his medication
Why is it important for the nurse to check the patient within 30 minutes after giving medication?
To assess medicine therapeutic benefit or any interaction
After giving medication to a patient, what should the nurse do before recording the details on the nurse’s record?
Stay with the patient until the medicine is swallowed
Test your knowledge on medication administration guidelines such as ensuring medicine glasses are dry before pouring, observing the twelve rights of medication administration, and recording medication usage. Learn best practices for safe and accurate medication administration.
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