Adams 6e tif ch03 - Test Bank Chapter 3

Pharmacology for Nurses, 6e (Adams) Chapter 3 Principles of Drug Administration 1) A nurse is preparing to administer several medications for a client. The nurse is responsible for understanding which of the following regarding medication administration? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Cost of the medication 2. Reason the medication was prescribed 3. Route of administration 4. How the medication is supplied by the pharmacy 5. Name of the medication Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Although the cost of a medication may lead to noncompliance at home, it is not a factor when administering medications in a healthcare facility. 2. Knowing the reason the medication was prescribed for the patient is the responsibility of the nurse regarding medication administration. 3. Knowing how the medication is to be administered is the responsibility of the nurse regarding medication administration. 4. Knowing how the medication is supplied by the pharmacy is the responsibility of the nurse regarding medication administration. 5. Knowing the name of the medication is the responsibility of the nurse regarding medication administration. Page Ref: 20 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Standards: QSEN Competencies: V.B.1 Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. | AACN Essential Competencies: IX.3 Implement holistic, patient−centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management acrossthe health−illness continuum, across lifespan, and in all healthcare settings. | NLN Competencies: Quality and Safety: Current best practices. | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning Learning Outcome: 3−2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of nurses regarding safe drug administration. MNL Learning Outcome: 3.1 Recognize the nurse's role, responsibilities, and safe practices when providing care to patients receiving pharmacotherapy. 1 lOMoARcPSD| 2) A nurse is preparing medications prior to administration. To promote client safety, the nurse uses the "rights" of drug administration. What do these "rights" include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The right medication 2. The right time of delivery 3. The right dose 4. The right route of administration 5. The right nurse Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. The right medication is an essential consideration of medication administration and is considered one of the five rights. 2. The right time of delivery is an essential consideration of medication administration and is considered one of the five rights. 3. The right dose is an essential consideration of medication administration and is considered one of the five rights. 4. The right route of delivery is an essential consideration of medication administration and is considered one of the five rights. 5. The right nurse is not one of the listed rights of medication delivery. Page Ref: 21 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Standards: QSEN Competencies: V.B.1 Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality. | AACN Essential Competencies: IX.12 Create a safe environment that results in high quality patient outcomes. | NLN Competencies: Quality and Safety: Current best practices. | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning Learning Outcome: 3−3 Explain how the five rights of drug administration affect patient safety. MNL Learning Outcome: 3.1 Recognize the nurse's role, responsibilities, and safe practices when providing care to patients receiving pharmacotherapy.