ATI DOSAGE CALCULATION SAFE DOSAGE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ATI Dosage Calculation
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ATI Dosage Calculation
why is it important to have 2nd nurse review the dosage of high alert meds - Answer-dosage errors have potential for significant harm to pt
if pt reports med in pill form is too hard to swallow... - Answer-request liquid from pharmacy
what should you do if client refuses to take meds due to n...
ATI DOSAGE CALCULATION SAFE
DOSAGE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
why is it important to have 2nd nurse review the dosage of high alert meds - Answer-
dosage errors have potential for significant harm to pt
if pt reports med in pill form is too hard to swallow... - Answer-request liquid from
pharmacy
what should you do if client refuses to take meds due to nausea - Answer-withhold
meds- they have the right to refuse for any reason
even PRN meds need to have... - Answer-frequency e.g. PRN every 3 hours; use
clinical judgement and often, pt report
subQ injection needles - Answer-23-25 gauge 5/8 inch
pinch site to avoid muscle
when client reports side/adverse effects, first thing you do... - Answer-assess and/or
take vitals even before you notify provider
you should modify med administration of Metformin for chest x ray true/false - Answer-
false- unnecessary
acceptable practice for safe dosage (for nurses) - Answer-determine med accuracy
properly store meds
report med errors
6 rights of administration - Answer-right client, right med, right dose, right time, right
route, right documentation
right client - Answer-identify properly using one or more of the following:
-name
-DOB
-photo
-barcode technology
-phone number
-facial recognition
right med - Answer-read rx carefully
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