NUR 152 - Nursing Theory Science 1 (Lab Values &
Concepts - Gateway Community College) Questions With
Complete Solutions
Fahrenheit to Celsius
(F-32)/1.8
Celsius to Fahrenheit
(C x 1.8) + 32
Order Check (Medication Administration Check for Patient
Safety)
The order check occurs with the review of the medication
administration record (MAR) and the prescriber orders. You are
verifying that the medication on the MAR and the most current
prescriber order match and that no changes have been made i.e.
discontinued, increased, or decreased.
Med Check (Medication Administration Check for Patient
Safety)
The med check occurs at the Pyxis or Med Cart, often in the
medication room. You will physically hold the medication to the
MAR, as you take it out of the dispensing system, to verify that
it is correct i.e. medication, dose etc. Verify the date on the
medication to see if it is expired. Complete any math
calculations that may be necessary. High alert medications
required a second nurse verification. Double cup meds that
require a nurse intervention (HR, BP etc.). If a med does not
, required a nurse intervention prior to administration, it can be
single cupped.
Bedside Check (Medication Administration Check for Patient
Safety)
The bedside check occurs in the patient's room. After verifying
the patient i.e. first and last name birthdate, medical (MR)
number, and allergies, you will explain the medications to the
patient in terms they can understand including the name of the
medication, what it is for, and the dose. Perform any nurse
interventions that may be necessary prior to giving medication
e.g. HR, BP, etc. Physically hold the medicating to the MAR
and verify that it is the correct medication and does one last time
before administration.
Six Rights of Medication Administration
1. Right medication
2. Right dose
3. Right patient
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation
Brain Natriuretic Peptide - BNP (Heart Failure Lab Value)
<100 ng/mL
Digoxin Level (Digoxin Lab Values - Adults)
0.8 - 2 ng/ml
Concepts - Gateway Community College) Questions With
Complete Solutions
Fahrenheit to Celsius
(F-32)/1.8
Celsius to Fahrenheit
(C x 1.8) + 32
Order Check (Medication Administration Check for Patient
Safety)
The order check occurs with the review of the medication
administration record (MAR) and the prescriber orders. You are
verifying that the medication on the MAR and the most current
prescriber order match and that no changes have been made i.e.
discontinued, increased, or decreased.
Med Check (Medication Administration Check for Patient
Safety)
The med check occurs at the Pyxis or Med Cart, often in the
medication room. You will physically hold the medication to the
MAR, as you take it out of the dispensing system, to verify that
it is correct i.e. medication, dose etc. Verify the date on the
medication to see if it is expired. Complete any math
calculations that may be necessary. High alert medications
required a second nurse verification. Double cup meds that
require a nurse intervention (HR, BP etc.). If a med does not
, required a nurse intervention prior to administration, it can be
single cupped.
Bedside Check (Medication Administration Check for Patient
Safety)
The bedside check occurs in the patient's room. After verifying
the patient i.e. first and last name birthdate, medical (MR)
number, and allergies, you will explain the medications to the
patient in terms they can understand including the name of the
medication, what it is for, and the dose. Perform any nurse
interventions that may be necessary prior to giving medication
e.g. HR, BP, etc. Physically hold the medicating to the MAR
and verify that it is the correct medication and does one last time
before administration.
Six Rights of Medication Administration
1. Right medication
2. Right dose
3. Right patient
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation
Brain Natriuretic Peptide - BNP (Heart Failure Lab Value)
<100 ng/mL
Digoxin Level (Digoxin Lab Values - Adults)
0.8 - 2 ng/ml
