When preparing medication, the nurse observes the seven rights, ...

[cmoore54]

When preparing medication, the nurse observes the seven rights, including the right client by:
 
  a. accurately measuring the dose.
  b. confirming how the drug is to be administered.
  c. checking the identification band.
  d. documenting the administration of the medication.

Question 2

A child is prescribed to receive an IV antibiotic that is packaged in 100 mL of IV fluids to infuse in one hour. The nurse programs the volumetric infusion pump for what rate?
 
  a. 25 mL/hr c. 50 mL/hr
  b. 100 gtt/min d. 100 mL/hr

[sierramartinez]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This refers to the right dose.
B Incorrect: This refers to the right route.
C Correct: Always check the identification band on the client to ensure it is the right client
D Incorrect: This refers to the right documentation, but is not performed until after the medication is administered.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This rate will require four hours for the medication to infuse.
B Incorrect: A pump is programmed based on mL/hr.
C Incorrect: This rate will require two hours for the medication to infuse.
D Correct: If 100 mL are to infuse over an hour, the rate would be 100 mL/hr.

[cmoore54]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[peter]

Excellent