Author Question: What list was written in an attempt to avoid transcription errors? What will be an ideal ... (Read 43 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

What list was written in an attempt to avoid transcription errors?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Order: Heparin sodium 5000 units subcutaneously q.8h. The label on the vial reads 10,000 units/mL. How many milliliters will you administer?

1. 0.2 mL
2. 0.5 mL
3. 2 mL
4. 5 mL

chereeb · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The Joint Commission Official Do Not Use list of Medical Abbreviations

Answer to Question 2

2

Global Rationale: 10,000 units per 1 mL.