Medication Administration Guidelines Quiz

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What should be done before removing the medication bottle from the shelf for administration?

Mix the medication inside the bottle.

Shake the bottle vigorously.

Take a picture of the medicine bottle.

Inspect the label of the medicine bottle. (correct)

Which color should poisonous drugs be labeled with according to the guidelines?

Yellow

Green

Blue

Red (correct)

What should be used to measure the accurate dose of medication?

Any available spoon or cup

A calibrated measure (correct)

Measuring by volume in a non-calibrated container

Eyeballing the quantity

What should always be done before administering medication?

Avoid conversation or any distractions Signup and view all the answers

Where should medicine be poured from the bottle?

Opposite to the label Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before pouring or measuring medication into a medicine glass?

Make sure the medicine glass is dry Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the twelve rights of medication administration mentioned in the text?

Right evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct action to take regarding verbal orders for medication?

Only accept verbal orders in emergencies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised not to return poured medication back into the bottle?

To prevent contamination of the bottle Signup and view all the answers

When should a nurse report an error in medication administration?

Immediately to the nurse in charge Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step to prevent medication errors during administration?

Checking 12 rights for medication administration Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the patient's rights in medication administration?

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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