AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE!
, Delegation - ANSWER transferring authority from a nurse to a DSP to perform a task
IST - ANSWER individual specific training
when should you receive IST - ANSWER after certification and before administering
meds for the first time
what does an IST consist of? - ANSWER needs of the individual (physical, emotional,
social) and is a summary of current health information
what am I not allowed to administer - ANSWER anything through an NG tube (nose),
injection in the muscle, IV, debriding agents, sub G injections
what would be considered an urgent situation and 911 should be called - ANSWER no
heartbeat, breathing difficulties, uncontrollable bleeding, poisoning, crushing injuries,
head injury, fracture, anaphylaxis, first time seizures
signs of anaphylaxis - ANSWER hives, flushing, swelling, headache, wheezing,
coughing
diastat - ANSWER emergency medication used for seizures
how do meds have to be stored - ANSWER securely and organized
otic - ANSWER ear medication
how many hours does it take to renew med cert - ANSWER 2
dilantin/depakote - ANSWER seizure medications
how many times should you check the MAR before giving meds - ANSWER 3
six rights of medication administration - ANSWER individual
medication
dose
route
time
documentation
handwashing - ANSWER best way to prevent the spread of infection