Rights of medication administration (1)
There are _____ rights of medical administration
Six
Be sure that you have a ________-_______ environment for patient drug preparation.
Distraction-free
Always consult ________ regarding crushing a medication. (3 Correct answers)
pharmacist
healthcare provider
reliable drug source
Do you not crush this type of medication
Sustained or extended release
Document patient response to _____, especially analgesics, sedatives, and antiemetics
response
Verify patient with ______ forms of identification
2
For high alert, medications, use labels and _____ - ______.
Automated alerts
Simplify storage, preparation, and administration of ____ medications
High alert medications
Check that the order is prescribed by a _____ health care provider.
licensed
Document drug administration to patient ______.
immediately
Read medication label _____ times
3
__________ patient response to high alert medications
Monitor
____ - ____ can cause significant harm if given in error.
High-alert medications
_____ dose calculations
Check
Never _______ _______ that another nurse has prepared.
administer medications
Validate dose of certain drugs, like insulin and heparin with _____ RNs
2
Tablet splitting and buying drugs over the internet are examples of safety risks for _______ __________.
Medication administration
Be aware of correct drugs spelling for _____-_____ drug names
sound-alike
Know why the patient is receiving medication and if is correct for patients __________.
Diagnosis
Use _____ _______ ______ to determine if medication is safe to administer.
Critical thinking skills
Use of military time reduces?
errors
Counterfeit drugs maybe improperly packaged or may be ________.
contaminated
Counterfeit drugs may look like desired drug ________ or ______.
Ingredient or dose
Know ____ and ____ date of medication.
beginning and end
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act requires employers to develop _______ _______ to help prevent sharps injuries
Written policies