Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
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Chapter 63- Administration of Noninjectable Medications
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse administering medications to clients first checks the MAR to compare information. What information is contained in the MAR? Select all answers that apply. | |
| A) | Client name | |
| B) | Client address | |
| C) | Client birth date | |
| D) | Medication name | |
| E) | Administration route | |
| F) | Scheduled times | |
| 2. | The nurse is setting up medications for clients in a hospital setting. Which of the following are recommended guidelines for this procedure? Select all answers that apply. | |
| A) | Work from the bottom to the top of the MAR when setting up medications. | |
| B) | Set up medications for all clients at one time. | |
| C) | Compare each medication label with the MAR to make sure they are identical. | |
| D) | Read the medication package at least two times. | |
| E) | If unit doses are difficult to open, bring scissors when going to the bedside. | |
| F) | Do not open a unit-dose package until ready to give the medicine. | |
| 3. | A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for an elderly client with multiple sclerosis. What measures should the nurse take when storing medications for this client? | |
| A) | Label the medication with the client’s medical record number. | |
| B) | Provide details about the medication name and its dosage on its label. | |
| C) | Relabel the medication if the content on the label is illegible. | |
| D) | Record the manufacturing date of the medication on the label. | |
| 4. | The Joint Commission, in 2006, published a list of National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals. Which of the following accurately reflects one of these safety guidelines? | |
| A) | Use at least three patient identifiers. | |
| B) | For verbal orders, have the prescriber read back the order. | |
| C) | Label all medications in procedural settings. | |
| D) | Do not use abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols for medication orders. | |
| 5. | A nurse is preparing a medication administration record (MAR) at the healthcare facility. The nurse documents the client’s name, medication name, dosage, administration route, and scheduled times in the MAR. Which is the most accurate way to verify accuracy of the MAR? | |
| A) | Check with the client to see if he or she has been administered the medication. | |
| B) | Perform an order sheet check just before medication administration. | |
| C) | Record the trade name of the medication to promote accuracy. | |
| D) | Compare the medication record with the original physician’s order. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A, D, E, F |
| 2. | C, E, F |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | C |
| 5. | D |
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