Safe Medication Administration Guidelines answers

Safe Medication Administration Guidelines
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Medication order check

Process of verifying the accuracy of a medication order before administration.




Questioning an order

Act of seeking clarification or raising concerns about a medication order that appears incorrect or unsafe.




Client identification

Verifying the identity of the client using two patient identifiers, as per national patient safety guidelines.




Bar code bands

Wristbands with barcodes used for accurate patient identification and medication administration.




Topical medication administration

Process of safely and accurately applying medications to the skin or mucous membranes.




Sublingual medication administration

Procedure for administering medication under the tongue for absorption into the bloodstream.