front 1 1. Which precaution should the nurse observe to ensure patient safety when using an automated medication dispensing system?
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front 2 2. What is the nurse’s best response after noticing that the route of administration has been omitted from a medication order?
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front 3 3. When preparing to administer a new medication, what would the nurse do first to ensure the patient’s safety?
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front 4 4. Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in administering oral medications?
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front 5 5. Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in using medication dispensing systems?
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front 6 6. The patient refuses the scheduled dose of an antibiotic, saying that the medication makes him feel nauseated. What it the nurse’s best response?
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front 7 7. Which example reflects effective documentation of medication administration by a nurse?
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front 8 8. What is the nurse’s first step in preparing to administer a prescribed medication using an automated medication dispensing system?
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front 9 9. While reviewing a new medication order, the nurse notes that the frequency of administration has been omitted. What is the nurse’s best response?
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front 10 10. The nurse is preparing to administer several oral medications when the patient says he would like to take his pills with orange juice. What is the nurse’s best response?
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front 11 11. After requesting a narcotic pain medication, the patient refuses it after the nurse prepares the injection. What is the nurse’s best initial response?
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front 12 12. Which statement best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in documenting medication administration?
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front 13 13. Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse’s understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in medication administration?
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front 14 14. As the nurse is giving a patient his medications, he remarks, “I’ve never seen this blue pill before.” What is the nurse’s correct response?
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front 15 15. As the nurse prepares to administer oral acetaminophen, the patient refuses to accept the drug because it doesn’t look like the Tylenol she takes at home. After verifying that the medication and dosage are correct, what is the nurse’s best response?
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front 16 16. What is the most important step the nurse can take to ensure that the patient is getting the correct medication?
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front 17 17. Which action by a nurse is most important in protecting the safety of patients and staff when using an automated medication dispensing system?
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front 18 18. What is the best way for the nurse to ensure that the patient does not receive the wrong dose because of a calculation error?
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front 19 19. As the nurse is administering medication to a patient, the patient states, “I’ve never seen that pill before.” What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?
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front 20 20. As the nurse is at the bedside preparing to administer a new medication, the patient mentions that he is allergic to the drug. What will the nurse do first?
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front 21 21. The nurse has provided a patient with a prn oral analgesic that may be repeated as needed every 6 to 8 hours. What is the most appropriate follow-up action to ensure appropriate pain management?
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front 22 22. What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to split an unscored tablet?
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front 23 23. When is a patient at a higher risk for a medication administration error?
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front 24 24. A patient with a history of nighttime confusion is to receive several oral medications at bedtime. What is the best way for the nurse to ensure that the patient has swallowed the medication?
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front 25 25. The patient has requested a PRN medication for nausea. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
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front 26 26. What is the nurse’s first response when a patient requests another dose of narcotic pain medication before it is time for the next dose?
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front 27 27. How might the nurse safely administer an extended-release capsule to a patient with dysphagia?
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front 28 28. What is the best way for the nurse to ensure that a patient receives the correct dose of a medication?
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front 29 29. While preparing a patient's oral medication dispensed from an automatic system, the nurse realizes that the pill dispensed is twice the required dose. What is the nurse’s best response?
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front 30 30. Which of the following nursing actions will reduce the risk of “wrong route” when administering a medication?
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