NCLEX Fundamentals Test Review Questions Solution A+ RATED

NCLEX Fundamentals Test Review Questions Solution A+ RATED It is important to take precautions to prevent medication errors. A nurse is administering an oral tablet to a patient. Which of the following steps is the second check for accuracy in determining the patient is receiving the right medication? a. Logging on to automated dispensing system (ADS) or unlocking medicine drawer or cart b. Before going to a patient's room, comparing patients name and name of medication on label of prepared drugs with MAR. c. Selecting correct medication from ADS, unit dose drawer, or stock supply and comparing name of medication on label with MAR or computer printout d. Comparing MAR or computer printout with names of medications on medication labels and patient name at patient’s bedside - b. Before going to a patient's room, comparing patients name and name of medication on label of prepared drugs with MAR. An older adult states that she cannot see her medication bottles clearly to determine when to take her prescription. What should the nurse do? (Select all that apply) a. Provide a dispensing system for each day of the week b. Provide larger, easier to read labels c. Tell the patient what is in each container d. Have a family caregiver administer the medication e. Use teach back to ensure that the patient knows what medication to take and when - a. Provide a dispensing system for each day of the week b. Provide larger, easier to read labels e. Use teach back to ensure that the patient knows what medication to take and when The nurse must take a verbal order during an emergency on the unit. Which of the following guidelines can be used for taking verbal or telephone orders? Select all that apply a. Only authorized staff may receive and record verbal or telephone orders. The Heath care agency identifies in writing the staff who are authorized b. Clearly identify patients name, room number, and diagnosis c. Read back all orders to health care provider d. Use clarification question to avoid misunderstandings e. Write "VO" (verbal order) of "TO" (telephone order), including date and time, name of patient, and complete order; sign the same of the health care provider and nurse. - All of the above A nurse is administering ophthalmic ointment to a patient. Place the following steps in the correct order for administration of the ointment 1. Clean eye, washing from inner to outer canthus 2. Assess patient's level of consciousness and ability to follow instructions 3. Apply thin ribbon of ointment evenly along inner edge of lower eyelid on conjunctiva 4. Have patient close eye and rub lightly in a circular motion with a cotton ball 5. Ask patient to look at the ceiling, and explain the steps to patient - 2, 1, 5, 3, 4