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What is the definition of a near miss in the context of patient safety?

An error in the computerized prescriber order entry system

An event that goes unnoticed by healthcare staff

An event that causes patient injury due to chance

An event or situation that did not produce patient injury, but only because of chance (correct)

How can errors be minimized through computerized prescriber order entry?

By performing 3 checks and 2 identifiers

By asking for sound alike medications to be put in nearby bins

By not having to read a physician's handwriting (correct)

By using automated dispensing machines

What does T.A.C.I.T. stand for in the context of medication safety?

Treatment, Allergies, Contraindications, Interactions, Toxicity

Therapeutic effect, Allergies, Contraindications, Interactions, Toxicity/Overdose (correct)

Total Assessment of Clinical Injuries and Treatments

Technical Aspects of Clinical Information Technology

What is the recommended approach for getting a telephone order for medication?

Repeat it, spell it, and speak clearly Signup and view all the answers

In the context of medication administration, why should zeros never be put at the end of a decimal in the medication order?

To ensure accurate dosage calculations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ensuring that all 'the rights' are in place when taking an order from a provider?

It prevents medication administration errors Signup and view all the answers

1 mg is ________ micrograms

1000 Signup and view all the answers

Pixus = Automated dispensing machine Generic = Types of medication names we use Current sources = Only use this to research medication information Dosing = Most common error in peds Signup and view all the answers

Always listen to medication concerns raised by your patient

True Signup and view all the answers

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High risk medication = Requires a second nurse verification When giving medication = Make sure you are doing your three checks and 2 identifiers Awareness to minimize errors = An example of this is asking for two sound alike medications to be put in father away bins from each other Near misses = Must still be reported so that safety issues can be addressed and future incidents preventd. Signup and view all the answers

If you can't scan the medication, you can still give it to the patient if they can give you the two identifiers

False Signup and view all the answers

If you did not draw up or prepare the medication yourself, don't give it to the patient.

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What is the definition of a near miss in the context of patient safety?

How can errors be minimized through computerized prescriber order entry?

What does T.A.C.I.T. stand for in the context of medication safety?

What is the recommended approach for getting a telephone order for medication?

In the context of medication administration, why should zeros never be put at the end of a decimal in the medication order?

What is the significance of ensuring that all 'the rights' are in place when taking an order from a provider?

1 mg is ________ micrograms

Always listen to medication concerns raised by your patient

Match

If you can't scan the medication, you can still give it to the patient if they can give you the two identifiers

If you did not draw up or prepare the medication yourself, don't give it to the patient.

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