Med Safety
2 unique identifiers used to verify safety of patient prior to med admin
What is name and DOB?
angle of injection
What is 90 degrees?
angle of injection
What is 45 degrees?
the abbreviation PO
What is by mouth?
5g to mg
What is 5000 mg?
the medication administration "right" that ensures the nurse administers the medication
What is right documentation?
injection method
injection method
What is pinch method?
the time that documentation of med administration occurs
What is immediately after administration?
ordered: 1 g acetaminophen q8h PRN
supplied: 500 mg capsules
What is 2 capsules?
the 6 rights of medication administration
What is 20G-22G 1-1.5"?
appropriate needle size for adult
assessments required before giving an anti-hypertensive medication
What is blood pressure and pulse?
234 lb to kg
What is 106.4 kg?
The 7th right of medication adminsitration, per Potter and Perry text
What is right reason/indication?
appropriate needle size for young pediatric patient of infant
What is 25G 5/8"?
absorption rates for meds given subq are slower or faster that IM
What is slower?
What is stop and verify?
75 mcg to mg
What is 0.08 mg?
q4h prn ac
What is every four hours as needed before meals?
3 injection sites
What is Vastus Lateralis, Deltoid, and Ventrogluteal?
3 injection sites
assessment done prior to giving oral medications
What is ability to swallow?
89 oz to ml