Author Question: Which situation is most likely to result in the nurse making a medication error? 1. The nurse has ... (Read 55 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which situation is most likely to result in the nurse making a medication error?

1. The nurse has worked three 12-hour shifts in three days.
2. The nurse uses an online program to access medication information.
3. The nurse insists on documenting medication administration immediately after giving the medication.
4. The nurse prepares medications for administration in a secluded area.

Question 2

Nurses involved in population health may need to assess and develop strategies related to multiple concerns. Which concerns might be included? Select all that apply

1. Work with religious leaders
2. Bus service to the medical clinics
3. Work with city services related to trash
4. Tell police where they need to patrol
5. Help identify alternative telephone access

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Some of the reasons for errors in this area are time pressures, fatigue, understaffing, lack of knowledge about the drug and/or the patient, documentation, and systems failure. This nurse may be fatigued secondary to long work hours and decreased sleep time.
2. Lack of knowledge about the drug is a common reason for medication errors. This nurse is using an acceptable method to learn about the medication.
3. The standard is to document the medication administration immediately after giving the medication. This nurse is trying to follow policy. Breakdowns in policy or systems can encourage error.
4. Time pressure and constant interruption lead to error. This nurse has attempted to decrease these factors by working in a secluded area.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Nurses may collaborate with this group to develop social support.
2. Nurses may help identify need for access to services through transportation.
3. Nurses may work with city services in area of environmental health such as sanitation.
4. Working in the population health requires collaboration not directing and telling police what they should do would not be a nursing responsibility.
5. Nurses may work with patients and families to determine how they might call for help if medical assistance is needed.