Author Question: The nurse is working on a busy cardiac floor. While preparing medications, the nurse is interrupted ... (Read 74 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse is working on a busy cardiac floor. While preparing medications, the nurse is interrupted by a co-worker, who has a question about another patient. After administering the medication, the nurse realizes that she gave the medication to the wrong

Which action by the nurse would indicate accountability?
a. Shifting blame to the co-worker who interrupted her
b. Attempting to hide the medication error to avoid getting into trouble
c. Accepting partial responsibility for her own actions
d. Taking responsibility for her own actions and interventions by immediately assessing the patient and reporting the error to a physician

Question 2

Which action would indicate that the RN is practicing at the proficient level?

a. Asks another nurse to be present while a Foley catheter is inserted
b. Becomes frazzled when two patients are unexpectedly admitted at the same time
c. Thinks critically about situations and is able to anticipate patient needs
d. Assumes the role of charge nurse while managing a tough patient assignment