Questions and Answers
What does the term 'Right Medication' refer to?
What are two identifiers to use when administering medication to ensure the 'Right Patient'?
Patient's name and name band
The term 'Right Dosage' means that the medication dose given may be different than what was prescribed.
False
What must be double-checked to ensure 'Right Route'?
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The 'Right Time' indicates that the drug was given at the correct _____ as ordered.
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Why is 'Right Reason' important in medication administration?
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Match the 7 rights of medication administration with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Right Medication
- Ensure the correct medication is administered to avoid errors.
- Errors may occur from:
- Pharmacy dispensing similar medications.
- Nurse administering medications with similar names.
- Nurse giving medications they did not prepare.
- Incorrect identification of the medication.
- Always verify patient feedback about unfamiliar medications.
Right Patient
- Administer medication to the intended patient using two identifiers.
- Confirm patient identity by asking for their name and checking the name band against the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Utilize computerized charts for scanning arm bands.
- In long-term care, photographic identification may be used.
Right Dosage
- Administer the ordered dosage appropriate for the patient.
- Avoid dosage errors through:
- Knowledge of usual dosage ranges by pharmacists and nurses.
- Double-checking with the physician if there are any dosage concerns.
- Careful calculations for dosage when necessary.
Right Route
- Medications should only be given via the prescribed route.
- Understand common routes of administration for various drugs.
- Always double-check the route before administering the medication.
Right Time
- Deliver medications at the correct time as per the order or agency policy.
- Most institutions allow administration within 30 minutes before or after the prescribed time.
- Be aware of specific timing for medications that require food or should be given on an empty stomach.
Right Reason
- Ensure the administration of the medication aligns with a clear therapeutic goal.
Right Documentation
- Document medication delivery promptly after administration to prevent re-dosing.
- Follow agency policies for documentation, remembering to cover the W's:
- When (time of administration)
- Why (reason for administration, including assessments and lab values)
- What (medication details: name, dose, route)
- Where (site of administration)
- Was (patient's tolerance and effect of the medication)
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Test your knowledge on the essential '7 rights' of medication administration in nursing. This flashcard quiz focuses on ensuring the correct medication is administered, highlighting common errors and important protocols. Master these concepts to provide safe and effective patient care.
