Assisting with medications Quiz 6

Match the medication error with the cause

• Client identification error

• Medication not available

• Documentation error

• Medication signed for but not given

• Storage error

• Medication discolored or packaging broken

• Administration or pharmacy error

• Client given a medication that was not theirs

If you recognise a medication error choose the best 3 actions

• Leave it and let the next shift deal with it; the medication isn't due during your shift anyway

• Advise the coordinator or line manager.

• Give the client the next dose as normal.

• Observe the client for changes in health or behaviour caused by the area.

• Complete an incident report form

Reorder the action you should take if a medication has been spat out, dropped or vomited.

• Complete an incident report form

• Contact coordinator or line manager and advise of approximate ingestion

• Closely monitor the client for reaction or changes

• Collect the remaining dose

Choose the best responses, if you notice that a medication packaging is damaged or open.

• Give the medication as prescribed regardless of the packaging

• Remove all of the medication from the packaging and store it loosely in a cup

• Report to the coordinator or line manager for advice

• Throw it all in the general rubbish.