NSG318 Topic 3 Questions
And Answers
safety
✓~ to be free from harm or danger, protection from possible risk or injury
quality
✓~ high level of value or excellence, superior
right client
✓~ Two identifiers- first and last name, birthdate
Check or scan ID bracelet
right drug
✓~ check drug label 3 times
check or allergies, lab results and vitals
know WHY the patient is receiving that drug
, right dose
✓~ check dosage calculations
right time
✓~ give medication at the specific time
work medications around meal times
check expiration
military time reduces errors
right route
✓~ the right route is needed for adequate absorption
assess the ability to swallow
do not crush or mix without instruction
offer water
What do you document after administering a medication/drug?
And Answers
safety
✓~ to be free from harm or danger, protection from possible risk or injury
quality
✓~ high level of value or excellence, superior
right client
✓~ Two identifiers- first and last name, birthdate
Check or scan ID bracelet
right drug
✓~ check drug label 3 times
check or allergies, lab results and vitals
know WHY the patient is receiving that drug
, right dose
✓~ check dosage calculations
right time
✓~ give medication at the specific time
work medications around meal times
check expiration
military time reduces errors
right route
✓~ the right route is needed for adequate absorption
assess the ability to swallow
do not crush or mix without instruction
offer water
What do you document after administering a medication/drug?
