Medication Administration Questions
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What is the primary purpose of verifying a patient’s identity before medication administration?
To ensure the right patient receives the correct medication.
What should be done if a medicati...
Medication Administration Questions
and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025
| Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of verifying a patient’s identity before medication administration?
✔✔ To ensure the right patient receives the correct medication.
What should be done if a medication order appears unclear or ambiguous?
✔✔ Contact the prescribing healthcare provider for clarification before administering the
medication.
How does performing hand hygiene contribute to medication administration?
✔✔ It reduces the risk of transferring pathogens and prevents infection.
What is the importance of documenting medication administration immediately after giving it?
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, ✔✔ Accurate documentation ensures that the medication record is up-to-date and helps prevent
errors.
What should be considered when preparing medications from a vial?
✔✔ Ensure proper aseptic technique to avoid contamination and accurately withdraw the correct
dosage.
How should you handle a medication error once it is identified?
✔✔ Report the error promptly, document it accurately, and take appropriate steps to mitigate any
potential harm to the patient.
Why is it important to follow the “six rights” of medication administration?
✔✔ Following the “six rights” (right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time,
and right documentation) ensures safe and effective medication administration.
What is the purpose of checking for allergies before administering medication?
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