CNOR Med Safety Questions Questions
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Preop assessment by the preoperative RN regarding medication use includes
asking the patient about
1. allergies or medication reactions
2. current prescription medications and dosages
3.over-the-counter medications and dosages
4. over-the-counter supplement and herbs, including dosages - ANSWER✔✔ All of
the above
Medication reconciliation includes which of the following?
1. Compare the medication info supplied by patient with meds ordered by
provider during this admission
2. Counsel patient on importance of smoking cessation
3. Obtain info on patient's current medications
4. Provide patient with verbal and written info about medications ordered at
discharge - ANSWER✔✔ 1, 3, and 4
The last opportunity to detect a medication error to prevent potential harm to
patient occurs prior to which phase of medication used process? - ANSWER✔✔
Dispensing
After receiving a verbal medication order, the period RN's first action should be to
, A. acquire medication
B. ask prescriber to sign the order
C. implement the order
D. read back the order - ANSWER✔✔ D
In addition to name of med just presented to the sterile field, the RN circulator
and scrub person should also verify the
1. medication dose
2. medication expiration date
3. medication strength
4. patient weight - ANSWER✔✔ 1, 2, 3
According to AORN Guideline for Medication Safety, which example of
documenting med name and strength is recommended?
A. Cefazolin 1 g
B. Cefazolin 1 gram
C. Cefazolin 1.0g
D. Cefazolin 1.0 gram - ANSWER✔✔ B
Quality improvement mechanisms to determine and analyze medication errors in
a health care organization include
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