BILL OF RIGHTS
What are the 6 rights?
The map of who gets it, what is given, when and how it is given and how much is given.
What is the medication administration record (MAR)?
The single most important thing to prevent spread of infections.
What is washing your hands?
Stay focused and avoid interruptions.
What is how to prevent medication errors?
One that is placed between the cheek and gum.
What is a buccal medication?
By Mouth
What is the right route?
When something on the MAR is unclear.
What is when to ask (get advice from) your supervisor?
Every time you come in contact with body fluids.
What is when to wear gloves?
Law that protects information about clients' health including medications.
What is HIPAA? (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Gently pull up and back.
What is how to give ear drops to an adult?
The medication is to be given at 10:00AM and you are giving it at 9:45AM.
What is the right time?
When removed from where it is stored; before or after opening it; before giving it to the client.
What are the three (3) medication checks?
When hands are not visibility dirty, soiled or contaminated.
What is when to use alcohol-based rub?
It must be locked at all times when unattended.
What is the medication cart?
Instruct the woman to remain in bed for 10 minutes after giving this.
What is a vaginal medication?
Check at lease 2 identifiers such as client picture and arm band.
What is the right patient?
Write your initials and the time and reason for giving the medication.
What is how are "as needed" medications documented on the MAR?
After removing these, wash your hands.
What are gloves?
Offer this to clients with their pills.
What is eight (8) ounces of water?
These two (2) types should not be chewed nor swallowed.
What are sublingual and buccal medications?
Instructions on the MAR are to give Practi-Rest 15mg, two (2) tablets.
What is the right dose?
Beside this medication is written "give with food".
What are special instructions?
When you arrive at your workplace and before and after every client contact.
What is when to wash your hands?
Use this when giving less than 5ml or an odd amount of medication.
What is an oral syringe?
After administering this, ask the client to remain sitting for about 10 minutes.
What is eye ointment?