NSG-318 Topic 3 Study Questions and Correct Answers
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Course
NSG 318
Institution
NSG 318
6 right of medication administration Right patient Right drug Right dose Right time Right route Right documentation
What are some ways to identify the Right client? two forms of identification: full name and DOB, room number does not COUNT An assigned identification number (e.g. medical record num...
NSG-318 Topic 3 Study Questions and
Correct Answers
6 right of medication administration ✅Right patient
Right drug
Right dose
Right time
Right route
Right documentation
What are some ways to identify the Right client? ✅two forms of identification: full name
and DOB, room number does not COUNT
An assigned identification number (e.g. medical record number, etc).
What are some ways to ensure you have the Right drug? ✅prescription must be
prescribed by licensed health care provider
drug label must be read THREE times
Nurses should be familiar with clients health record, allergies, lab results and vital signs
nurse should know why the client is receiving medication
How can you identify you have the Right dose before administering? ✅Nurse should
check dosage calculation
Methods to use so you always have the right time for drug dosages ✅use healthcare
agency policy
Use of military time reduces errors
What are some guidelines to follow to ensure right route ✅necessary for adequate
absorption
Asses ability to swallow
do not crush, cut or mix medications without instructions
check if client is scheduled for diagnostic procedures or dialysis
Offer water: place nearby within easy reach
What are the nurses responsibilities ✅Right assessment
clients right to education
right evaluation
clients right to refuse
How does the nurse ensure the right assessment ✅Collect appropriate baseline data
before drug administration
health hx, allergies, vital signs and lab results
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