Medication Rights
Checking name and picture before giving medication.
What is right person
97.0-99.0 (median 98.6)
What is a normal temp
You notice you accidentally gave Billy, John's medications
What is take vitals and call on call nurse
Giving medication by mouth
What is Oral
No alterations to food
Regular diet
Making sure medication is given as ordered (whole, crushed)
What is right texture
120/80
What is a normal blood pressure
You come in to your shift and the narcotic count is off
What is call your house manager
Applying medication on skin
What is topical
No sugar added and lower in carbs
Diabetic Diet
Making sure the MG, MCG, and ML are what is on the MAR
What is the right dose
14-20
What is respirations
It is time for 4pm med pass and John Doe is in the hospital and take a control medication.
What is click LOA on the EMAR, comment "in hospital" in the comment box and do not write on the control sheet
Giving medication under the skin at a 45 degree angle
What is Subcutaneous
Food easily mashed with a fork
Mechanically soft diet
Making sure medication is being given while consumer is sitting up.
What is the right position?
60-100
What is normal pulse
You found a consumer lying on the floor.
What is make sure they are physically okay, check vitals, start head trauma protocol, call EMS if needed, notify supervisor and do GER and TLOG
Giving medication drops in the ear
What is Otic Route
What is ground diet
Making sure you sign the MAR after giving the medication
What is right documentation
70-115
What is fasting Blood Sugar
Your consumer refuses to take their medications within the 2 hours window
What is lock medication up in cabinet, notify supervisor and do a med error report
Putting medication in the cheek to dissolve
What is buccal
Food resembling baby food