NUR 301 Exam 1 TestBank Questions with 100% Correct Answers
4 views 0 purchase
Course
NUR 301
Institution
NUR 301
NUR 301 Exam 1 TestBank Questions with 100% Correct Answers
NUR 301 Exam 1 TestBank Questions with 100% Correct Answers
The physician has ordered several medications for the patient. What does the nurse
recognize as responsibilities regarding administration of medications? Select all
that apply...
The ability of the patient to swallow is a safety issue to prevent aspiration of the
medication. The patients understanding is important, but not a priority. The patients
eyesight is not significant. The patients allergies are important, but if the patient
cannot swallow the medication, then the allergies are not significant.
The physician ordered an oral medication. The nurse incorrectly administered the
medication intravenously. What does the best analysis of the nurses action reveal?
1. An antidote cannot be given.
2. The nurse will be terminated from her job.
3. The medication cannot be retrieved.
4. A lawsuit by the patient will be impending. - ✔️✔️Correct Answer: 3
When a medication is given intravenously, its effects cannot be reversed because it
is already in the bloodstream. A lawsuit may occur, but this is not the primary
concern; patient safety is the primary concern. The nurse may be terminated, but
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller OliviaWest. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
