Safety precautions for medication with the pediatric population ...

[big1devin]

Safety precautions for medication with the pediatric population include all of the following except:
 
  1. Reconciliation of medications from home and those given at the hospital.
   2. Using abbreviations to decrease confusion.
   3. Labeling syringes only if being taken to a patient's room.
   4. All are correct.

Question 2

A family has decided to try ECT for their daughter. Prior to the ECT procedure, the nurse should:
 
  1. Explain that the therapy is only used on severe patients.
   2. Place the child on seizure precautions after the procedure.
   3. Obtain informed consent for the procedure.
   4. Explain that the procedure should not be done because the child can become more depressed.

[bimper21]

Answer to Question 1

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1. This is a safety precaution.
2. Abbreviation increases confusion and should not be used.
3. Syringes should be labeled at all times, not just for administration in the patient's room.
4. All are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

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1. ECT can be used in a variety of settings for success.
2. The child should be on fall precautions.
3. Informed consent will review the risk of the procedures.
4. ECT can decrease depression.