Week 1 - med safety

Which of the following is NOT one of the "rights" of medication administration?

• Right client

• Right dose

• Right room number

• Right route

Which of the following can reduce the risk of medication errors (select all that apply)?

• Caution when giving high alert medications

• Correct placement of zeros

• Tall man lettering

• Using abbreviations cautiously

True or False: Nurses are responsible for safe medication administration. Failure to comply with standards can result in charges of negligence or malpractice.

• True

• False

What time is 5pm on a 24-hour clock?

• 0500

• 1300

• 1700

• 1900

How many mL are in a liter (L)?

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

• 10,000

1 kg = ____ lb. (pounds)

• 1

• 2

• 2.2

• 3.2

Round to the nearest tenth: 6.59

• 6

• 6.6

• 7

• 7.6

A provider orders for medication to be given PO. What route will you give it?

• By mouth

• Injection

• Rectally

• Sublingually

True or false: It is okay to administer a medication that another nurse has prepared.

• True

• False

True or False: If a medication is labeled XL or XR (extended-release), it is okay to crush it.

• True

• False