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NUR 210/ NURS210 Transition to
Practice – Capstone Exam 2
(2026/2027) | Verified
Questions & Answers | 100% Correct |
Fortis
Difference between q6h and qid
Although medications ordered q6h and qid will be administered four times per day,
medications ordered q6h must be separated by 6 hours, whereas drugs ordered qid are
not required to be given around the clock. For example, a "qid" medication schedule
might be 0900,1300, 1700, 2100, while a q6h schedule would be 0600, 1200, 1800,
2400.
Difference between q8h and tid
Both abbreviations indicate that a medication is ordered three times per day, but a q8h
schedule is an around-the-clock order, such as 0600,1400, 2200, while a tid schedule
might be 1000, 1400, 1800.
Difference between q12 and bid
Both abbreviations indicate a medication is ordered twice per day, but a q12h schedule
is an around-the-clock order, such as 0800, 2000, while a "bid" schedule might be
1000, 1800.
What dose prn mean?
means as the need arises. Medications ordered on a prn basis need a time interval and
reason included in the order, such as, "q4h prn pain." This phrase means a medication
may be given every 4 hours as needed for relief of pain.
What does ad lib mean?
Medications ordered on an ad lib basis can be given as often as desired, generally
without an assigned time interval. For example, artificial tears are often ordered to be
administered on an ad lib basis.
What are the components of a medication order?
1. Name of patient and date of birth (DOB)
2. Name of medication
3. Dose of medication
4. Route of administration
5. Frequency and/or time of administration
, 6. Date and time the order was written
7. Signature of the prescriber
How do you take phone orders?
1. Verify patient's name and DOB
2. Document the order carefully and legibly as the order is being delivered
3. Recite the order back to the prescriber
4. Ask the prescriber to verify that the order is correct
5. Communicate to provider to sign the order ASAP
What is a high alert medication and what is recommended before administering this
medication?
It is a medication that can cause significant harm if given in error.
Prior to administration of most high alert medication, it is recommended that 2 nurses
independently check these 6 procedural rights (right patient, right drug, right dose,
right route, right time, and right reason)
Why do we have "rights of medication administration" and how many are there?
The nurse can ensure safety when giving medication to patients by attending to the
"Rights of Medication Administration." The "rights" are a set of safety checks that, when
adhered to, will prevent a medication error. There are seven procedural rights and two
additional patient rights. These rights should be used during every administration of
medication.
The procedural medication rights of medication administration are? Which ones are
considered the 5 rights of Medication administration?
the RIGHT PATIENT must receive the RIGHT DRUG in the RIGHT DOSE via the
RIGHT ROUTE at the RIGHT TIME for the RIGHT REASON followed by the RIGHT
DOCUMENTATION.
The first five of these seven procedural rights may be accomplished through visual
inspection by the nurse and, according to some medication references, are referred to as
the "Five Rights of Medication Administration."
What are the 2 additional rights of medication administration that are considered the
patients rights?
Two additional rights that also enhance patient safety are considered patient rights,
these rights are:
RIGHT TO KNOW about their medications
RIGHT TO REFUSE their medications
What is a NEVER event?
clearly identifiable, measurable, serious (resulting in death or significant disability), and
preventable.
Examples include: Pressure wounds, a surgery where the wrong limb was taken, etc.
What is a SENTINEL event?
unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physiological or psychological injury,
NUR 210/ NURS210 Transition to
Practice – Capstone Exam 2
(2026/2027) | Verified
Questions & Answers | 100% Correct |
Fortis
Difference between q6h and qid
Although medications ordered q6h and qid will be administered four times per day,
medications ordered q6h must be separated by 6 hours, whereas drugs ordered qid are
not required to be given around the clock. For example, a "qid" medication schedule
might be 0900,1300, 1700, 2100, while a q6h schedule would be 0600, 1200, 1800,
2400.
Difference between q8h and tid
Both abbreviations indicate that a medication is ordered three times per day, but a q8h
schedule is an around-the-clock order, such as 0600,1400, 2200, while a tid schedule
might be 1000, 1400, 1800.
Difference between q12 and bid
Both abbreviations indicate a medication is ordered twice per day, but a q12h schedule
is an around-the-clock order, such as 0800, 2000, while a "bid" schedule might be
1000, 1800.
What dose prn mean?
means as the need arises. Medications ordered on a prn basis need a time interval and
reason included in the order, such as, "q4h prn pain." This phrase means a medication
may be given every 4 hours as needed for relief of pain.
What does ad lib mean?
Medications ordered on an ad lib basis can be given as often as desired, generally
without an assigned time interval. For example, artificial tears are often ordered to be
administered on an ad lib basis.
What are the components of a medication order?
1. Name of patient and date of birth (DOB)
2. Name of medication
3. Dose of medication
4. Route of administration
5. Frequency and/or time of administration
, 6. Date and time the order was written
7. Signature of the prescriber
How do you take phone orders?
1. Verify patient's name and DOB
2. Document the order carefully and legibly as the order is being delivered
3. Recite the order back to the prescriber
4. Ask the prescriber to verify that the order is correct
5. Communicate to provider to sign the order ASAP
What is a high alert medication and what is recommended before administering this
medication?
It is a medication that can cause significant harm if given in error.
Prior to administration of most high alert medication, it is recommended that 2 nurses
independently check these 6 procedural rights (right patient, right drug, right dose,
right route, right time, and right reason)
Why do we have "rights of medication administration" and how many are there?
The nurse can ensure safety when giving medication to patients by attending to the
"Rights of Medication Administration." The "rights" are a set of safety checks that, when
adhered to, will prevent a medication error. There are seven procedural rights and two
additional patient rights. These rights should be used during every administration of
medication.
The procedural medication rights of medication administration are? Which ones are
considered the 5 rights of Medication administration?
the RIGHT PATIENT must receive the RIGHT DRUG in the RIGHT DOSE via the
RIGHT ROUTE at the RIGHT TIME for the RIGHT REASON followed by the RIGHT
DOCUMENTATION.
The first five of these seven procedural rights may be accomplished through visual
inspection by the nurse and, according to some medication references, are referred to as
the "Five Rights of Medication Administration."
What are the 2 additional rights of medication administration that are considered the
patients rights?
Two additional rights that also enhance patient safety are considered patient rights,
these rights are:
RIGHT TO KNOW about their medications
RIGHT TO REFUSE their medications
What is a NEVER event?
clearly identifiable, measurable, serious (resulting in death or significant disability), and
preventable.
Examples include: Pressure wounds, a surgery where the wrong limb was taken, etc.
What is a SENTINEL event?
unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physiological or psychological injury,
