Asked by Taryn Scott on Jun 19, 2024
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A nurse is performing the three accuracy checks before administering an oral liquid medication to a patient. When will the nurse perform the second accuracy check?
A) At the patient's bedside
B) Before going to the patient's room
C) When checking the medication order
D) When selecting medication from the unit-dose drawer
Accuracy Checks
Procedures or measures implemented to ensure the correctness, precision, and reliability of data, operations, or outcomes to prevent errors.
Second Accuracy Check
A verification process, often used in healthcare settings, where another individual reviews an action or decision to ensure its correctness before its finalization or distribution.
Unit-dose Drawer
A pharmacy storage system where medications are pre-packaged into individual doses to be administered to patients, promoting accuracy and safety.
- Execute with precision the tasks of preparing and administering medication, which includes performing calculations and conducting safety checks.
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Learning Objectives
- Execute with precision the tasks of preparing and administering medication, which includes performing calculations and conducting safety checks.
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