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A nurse manager is reviewing a client's medical record and discovers that the client received a
double dose of a prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse
manager take first?
Complete an incident report.
The nurse who discovers an error should complete an incident report as part
of the facility's risk management program; however, this is not the first
action the nurse should take.
Notify the provider about the medication error.
The nurse should notify the provider of the client's status change in case
diagnostic testing or an antidote is necessary; however, this is not the first
action the nurse should take.
Assess the client for adverse effects.
MY ANSWER
When using the nursing process, the first step the nurse should take
is to assess the client. By checking the client for adverse effects,
the nurse can provide prompt treatment to minimize harm to the
client.
Report the error to the risk manager.
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The nurse should report the error to the risk manager to promote quality
improvement in the facility; however, this is not the first action the nurse
should take.
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A charge nurse is reviewing the types of prescriptions with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse include as an example of a standing prescription?
Oxycodone 5 mg by mouth every 4 hr as needed for pain
Prescriptions which are administered on an as needed, or PRN, basis are
dependent upon set parameters, such as pain, heart rate, or blood pressure.
Furosemide 20 mg IV stat
Stat prescriptions are one-time orders that should be implemented in
emergency situations and administered immediately.
Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hr for temperature greater than 38.4° C
(101.2° F)
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A standing prescription is protocol-based and contains directions for
administration based upon specific situations, such as the
development of a fever.
Diazepam 10 mg IV 30 min prior to procedure
A single, or one-time, prescription is implemented once. Often, the
medication is prescribed to be administered at a specific time, such as prior
to, during, or following a procedure.
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A nurse is preparing to administer a time-critical medication to a client at 0800. Which of the following
times are appropriate for the nurse to administer the medication? (Select all that apply.)
0700
0745
0830
0845
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Question 1 loaded rationals provided
Question: 1 of 25
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A nurse manager is reviewing a client's medical record and discovers that the client received a
double dose of a prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse
manager take first?
Complete an incident report.
The nurse who discovers an error should complete an incident report as part
of the facility's risk management program; however, this is not the first
action the nurse should take.
Notify the provider about the medication error.
The nurse should notify the provider of the client's status change in case
diagnostic testing or an antidote is necessary; however, this is not the first
action the nurse should take.
Assess the client for adverse effects.
MY ANSWER
When using the nursing process, the first step the nurse should take
is to assess the client. By checking the client for adverse effects,
the nurse can provide prompt treatment to minimize harm to the
client.
Report the error to the risk manager.
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The nurse should report the error to the risk manager to promote quality
improvement in the facility; however, this is not the first action the nurse
should take.
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Question 2 loaded rationals provided
Question: 2 of 25
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A charge nurse is reviewing the types of prescriptions with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse include as an example of a standing prescription?
Oxycodone 5 mg by mouth every 4 hr as needed for pain
Prescriptions which are administered on an as needed, or PRN, basis are
dependent upon set parameters, such as pain, heart rate, or blood pressure.
Furosemide 20 mg IV stat
Stat prescriptions are one-time orders that should be implemented in
emergency situations and administered immediately.
Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hr for temperature greater than 38.4° C
(101.2° F)
MY ANSWER
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A standing prescription is protocol-based and contains directions for
administration based upon specific situations, such as the
development of a fever.
Diazepam 10 mg IV 30 min prior to procedure
A single, or one-time, prescription is implemented once. Often, the
medication is prescribed to be administered at a specific time, such as prior
to, during, or following a procedure.
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Question 3 loaded rationals provided
Question: 3 of 25
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A nurse is preparing to administer a time-critical medication to a client at 0800. Which of the following
times are appropriate for the nurse to administer the medication? (Select all that apply.)
0700
0745
0830
0845
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