NUR 150 Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I
Exam 2
Question:
How often the medication should be given.
Answer:
Frequency
Question:
The physician should always write this out completely instead of abbreviating per Joint Commission Standards
Answer:
Frequency
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Question:
If a physician gives an order verbally or over the telephone, you write it down and repeat it back; or if the written order is illegible you contact the physician
Answer:
Clarify Order
Question:
(True or False) If you did not prepare the medication, you cannot administer it to the patient?
Answer:
True
Question:
(True or False) You do not transport or accept a container / syringe that is unlabeled.
Answer:
True
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Question:
(True or False) You should make sure the patient receives the medication on time, even if you skip a couple of safety protocols.
Answer:
False
Question:
(True or False) You can chart the medication before you give it to the patient.
Answer:
False
Question:
(True or False) You should never chart for someone else or have someone else chart for you.
Answer:
True
Question:
(True or False) You may leave the medicine cart unlocked while you are giving out medicine to all of your patients
Answer:
False 3 / 4
Question:
(True or False) It is okay to leave the medicine with the patient/family if you are busy
Answer:
False
Question:
(True or False) You should always monitor the patient's response to medication.
Answer:
True
Question:
(True or False) If the patient refuses the medication, offer education first, but never force them to take it
Answer:
True
Question:
(True or False) If you decide to omit a medication, just leave it off the MAR, there is no need to contact the RN or document what you haven't given.
Answer:
False
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