A student nurse needs to look up 12 medications that have been prescribed for the patient. Which of the following would be appropriate resources for the nurse to use to gather information? Select all that apply.
1. Pathophysiology book
2. Physicians' Desk Reference
3. Pharmacology textbook
4. Drug guide app on smartphone or tablet
5. Reliable Internet site
Question 2
The nurse verifies the patient, medication, dose, and route several times when preparing medications for administration. These required safety checks occur at what point? Select all that apply.
1. At the beginning of each shift
2. When the nurse removes the medication from the cart, bin, or PYXIS machine
3. After documenting the medication on the medication administration record (MAR)
4. Before placing the medication in the cup and returning the container to the drawer
5. At the bedside, before opening the medication and administering it to the patient
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Signs and symptoms of a patient with heart failure.
Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and
A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.