Grade
Delegation
- correct answer transferring authority from a nurse to a DSP to perform a task
IST
- correct answer individual specific training
when should you receive IST
- correct answer after certification and before administering meds for the first time
what does an IST consist of?
- correct answer needs of the individual (physical, emotional, social) and is a summary of current health
information
what am I not allowed to administer
- correct 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
- correct answer no heartbeat, breathing difficulties, uncontrollable bleeding, poisoning, crushing
injuries, head injury, fracture, anaphylaxis, first time seizures
signs of anaphylaxis
- correct answer hives, flushing, swelling, headache, wheezing, coughing
diastat
- correct answer emergency medication used for seizures
, how do meds have to be stored
- correct answer securely and organized
otic
- correct answer ear medication
how many hours does it take to renew med cert
- correct answer 2
dilantin/depakote
- correct answer seizure medications
how many times should you check the MAR before giving meds
- correct answer 3
six rights of medication administration
- correct answer individual
medication
dose
route
time
documentation
meds given in mouth and swallowed
- correct answer oral
psychotropics
- correct answer meds used to treat mental health issues
opthalmic
- correct answer eye meds