Week 6 Nursing Skill Medication Administration
Week 6: Nursing Skill: Medication Administration
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1. The Three Checks -Right time
When performing the three checks for medication ad- -Right dose
ministration, the nurse compares the medication label -Right patient
to the medication administration record (MAR) and -Right route
confirms which at each check? Select all that apply. -Right drug
2. Insulin Syringes If more than one type of
insulin is required for a
client, it can be mixed
in one syringe if they
are {compatible}. When
mixing insulins, the clear
{regular} insulin should
be withdrawn into the sy-
ringe first.
3. Oral Medications Oral medication adminis-
tration is contraindicated
when a client is unable to
{swallow} and/or when a
client has {gastric suction-
ing}.
4. Reviewing the Electronic Health Record -Blood glucose 70 to 149
Replay the verbal report (if needed) and review each mg/dL: 0 units insulin
tab of the electronic health record (EHR) before an- lispro subcutaneous
swering the question.
Carl Rogers -Blood glucose 150 to
Based on the verbal report and medication administra- 200 mg/dL: 2 units insulin
tion record (MAR) data, select the sliding scale dose of lispro subcutaneous
insulin lispro that should have been administered and
-Blood glucose 301 to
documented.
350 mg/dL: 8 units insulin
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, Week 6 Nursing Skill Medication Administration
Week 6: Nursing Skill: Medication Administration
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h33m3l
lispro subcutaneous
-Blood glucose 351 to 400
mg/dL: 10 units insulin
lispro subcutaneous
-Blood glucose greater
than 401 mg/dL: Call
physician
-Blood glucose 251 to
300 mg/dL: 6 units insulin
lispro subcutaneous
5. Equipment, Supplies, Preparation Indicated
For each equipment/supply, specify whether the -Medication administra-
equipment/supply is indicated or not indicated for per- tion on record (MAR)
forming subcutaneous and oral medication adminis- -Pill splitter
tration. -Alcohol prep pad/anti-
septic pad or swab
-Medicine cup
-Appropriate syringe with
appropriate needle size
Not Indicated
-Betadine
-Intravenous (IV) tubing
6. Skill Video "I understand your con-
Reflect on the medication administration video you cern. Tell me more infor-
just watched. Utilize your critical thinking and clinical mation and I will verify the
judgment to determine what you should do in the orders."
following situation.
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Week 6: Nursing Skill: Medication Administration
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h33m3l
1. The Three Checks -Right time
When performing the three checks for medication ad- -Right dose
ministration, the nurse compares the medication label -Right patient
to the medication administration record (MAR) and -Right route
confirms which at each check? Select all that apply. -Right drug
2. Insulin Syringes If more than one type of
insulin is required for a
client, it can be mixed
in one syringe if they
are {compatible}. When
mixing insulins, the clear
{regular} insulin should
be withdrawn into the sy-
ringe first.
3. Oral Medications Oral medication adminis-
tration is contraindicated
when a client is unable to
{swallow} and/or when a
client has {gastric suction-
ing}.
4. Reviewing the Electronic Health Record -Blood glucose 70 to 149
Replay the verbal report (if needed) and review each mg/dL: 0 units insulin
tab of the electronic health record (EHR) before an- lispro subcutaneous
swering the question.
Carl Rogers -Blood glucose 150 to
Based on the verbal report and medication administra- 200 mg/dL: 2 units insulin
tion record (MAR) data, select the sliding scale dose of lispro subcutaneous
insulin lispro that should have been administered and
-Blood glucose 301 to
documented.
350 mg/dL: 8 units insulin
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, Week 6 Nursing Skill Medication Administration
Week 6: Nursing Skill: Medication Administration
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h33m3l
lispro subcutaneous
-Blood glucose 351 to 400
mg/dL: 10 units insulin
lispro subcutaneous
-Blood glucose greater
than 401 mg/dL: Call
physician
-Blood glucose 251 to
300 mg/dL: 6 units insulin
lispro subcutaneous
5. Equipment, Supplies, Preparation Indicated
For each equipment/supply, specify whether the -Medication administra-
equipment/supply is indicated or not indicated for per- tion on record (MAR)
forming subcutaneous and oral medication adminis- -Pill splitter
tration. -Alcohol prep pad/anti-
septic pad or swab
-Medicine cup
-Appropriate syringe with
appropriate needle size
Not Indicated
-Betadine
-Intravenous (IV) tubing
6. Skill Video "I understand your con-
Reflect on the medication administration video you cern. Tell me more infor-
just watched. Utilize your critical thinking and clinical mation and I will verify the
judgment to determine what you should do in the orders."
following situation.
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