Author Question: Which statement is correct about the nurse's responsibility for the care and administration of ... (Read 34 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which statement is correct about the nurse's responsibility for the care and administration of narcotics?

a. Narcotics must be counted at the change of each shift by the nurse going off duty and the nurse coming on duty.
b. When giving a narcotic, the nurse must get another nurse to verify the amount of drug given.
c. Narcotics must be stored in a separate con-tainer from other drugs, but do not need to be under lock and key.
d. When recording the administration of a nar-cotic, the nurse must record only the name of the drug and the patient to whom it was given.

Question 2

Before administering a drug to a patient, the nurse should

a. ask another nurse if the drug is prepared correctly
b. check the label on the drug container three times
c. ask the patient if this is the correct drug
d. have another nurse prepare the medication

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Specific forms are used to record the supply and the administration of narcotics and controlled substances. These forms require the following information be recorded: name of the patient receiving the drug; amount of the drug used; time the drug was given; name of the prescribing health provider; and the name of the nurse administering the drug. Nursing practice usually requires that nurses count the narcotics and controlled substances at specified intervals. At the change of shifts, one nurse who is going off duty counts the drugs with a nurse coming onto duty. Narcotics and controlled substances are kept in a double-locked drawer, box, room, or medication-dispensing cart. If for any reason a narcotic has to be discarded, a second person should act as a witness and that person should also sign the narcotic sheet.

Answer to Question 2

B
Before administering any medication, the nurse compares the medications listed on the medication administration record with the prescriber's order. When administering a medication, the nurse should check the label written on the container or unit dose package against the MAR at least three times before giving the patient the medication. Never give medications that another nurse has prepared unless it is in a sealed unit dose package.