While you are giving med - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Medication Administration Record (MAR) - a document that is completed as per agency policy to verify that a patient's medications were administered as prescribed Med Aide's responsibilites - To provide medications according to the 5 Rights, document meds given & observe/report changes to nurse. It is NOT your job to monitor!!! (Beyond scope of practice) Medication error is noticed - Report error to nurse immediately. Document. Observe for side effects. Temp? Pain? Life-threatening if bre...

  1. A charge nurse notes that a staff nurse delegates an unfair share of tasks to the assistive personnel (AP) and the nurses on next shift report the staff nurse frequently leaves tasks uncompleted. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make to resolve this conflict? A. "I need to talk to you about unit expectations regarding delegating and completing tasks." B. "Several staff members have commented that you don't do your fair share of the work.". C. "If you d...

HESI RN LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE HESI RN LEADERSHIP 2023 UPDATE 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for uri...

VATI Pharm, Pharmacology 2019 ATI, RN VATI Pharmacology 2019, Pharmacology ATI Proctored with Complete Solutions A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? -Answer-phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the followi...

ATI MED SURG CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST COMPLETE 2023 (Already RATED A+) A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer an IV medication to a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following observations requires intervention by the charge nurse? A solution of 5 mL heparin 1,000 units/mL has been prepared. 59. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure whose telemetry reading displays a flattening of the T wave. Which...

A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? - phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following action should the nurse take - give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation a nur...

Which area of the hands requires special attention before you begin a surgical hand scrub? A) The area under each fingernail B) The back of the hands C) The area between each finger D) The palm of each hand B When opening a sterile pack, which of the following actions would compromise the sterility of the instruments and supplies inside the pack? A) Opening the sterile pack just prior to the procedure B) Allowing movement of team members around the field C) Keeping sterile items awa...

BEST 2023 UPDATE ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM QBANK QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 1- A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process? A) Seal unused hospital medications in a plastic bag. B) Evaluate the client's ability to self-administer medications. C) Report an identified discrepancy to The Joint Commission. D) Compare prescriptions with medica...

ATI Capstone Leadership 100% accurate answers. Rated A+ a nurse is planning to discharge a client who has quadriplegia to his home. the nurse suggests that the family might need respite care services. when a family member asks how respite care can help, which response should the nurse provide? respite care allows the primary caregiver time away from day-to-day care responsibilities a nurse is caring for a group of pts. which of the following clients should the nurse refer to a social wo...

MAP Knowledge Test Questions And Answers MAP Consultant - ANS A valuable medication information resource who can answer questions about specific med issues or med procedures. When you contact them, have the medication and med sheet available; contact them if there is a STAFF error or 5 rights do not agree. E.g. registered nurse, registered pharmacist, health care provider (HCP). Principles of Medication Administration - ANS 1. Mindfulness 2. Supporting abilities 3. Communication ...