Barcode Medication Administration/Use of Abbreviations

When conducting a double-check for medication, it is most effective if:

• It is done by the same person who prepared the medication.

• It is conducted independently by a second licensed nurse.

• It involves the patient verifying the medication.

Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) helps reduce errors by:

• Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) helps reduce errors by:

• 30-50%

• 54-80%

When must you scan both the medication and the patient armband before administering medication?

• Only for Code Blue situations.

• For all medications except during downtime.

• Only for intra-operatively procedures.

What is the source of truth for all medications administered?

• Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA)

• eMAR

• Positive Patient ID

What should you do if the patient's armband does not scan for Positive Patient ID?

• Wait for the IT team to fix the scanner.

• Place an armband reprint order in the EMR.

• Ask the patient for identification.

When can verbal orders be used by nurses?

• Only in emergencies.

• Only for non-urgent patient care situations.

• Only when the provider cannot directly enter orders into the EMR due to specific circumstances.

Which abbreviation should NOT be used at Baptist Health?

• "1 g" for one gram.

• "0.5g" for less than one gram.

• "MgSO4" for Magnesium Sulfate.

What should be used instead of "U" as an abbreviation for "Unit"?

• "unit"

• "mL"

• "international unit"

What is the correct abbreviation for "microgram"?

• "μg"

• "MS"

• "IU"

Which abbreviation stands for "three times a week"?

• "daily"

• "T.I.W."

• "every other day"