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Zoey63294

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The nurse is writing out the name of the drug morphine sulfate instead of using the abbreviation MS because:
 
  1. The hospital has placed MS on its list of do not use abbreviations.
  2. The Joint Commission requires that the abbreviation MS not be used.
  3. Using the abbreviation MS puts the client at risk of medication error.
  4. Computerized charting systems will not accept the abbreviation MS.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication that the agency designates as high alert. What action should the nurse take?
 
  1. Ask another registered nurse to verify the medication.
  2. Call the pharmacist to check the efficacy of the medication.
  3. Decline to administer the medication unless there is a physician present.
  4. Request that the nursing supervisor administer the medication.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Although the hospital has probably placed MS on its list of do not use abbreviations, The Joint Commission does require that the abbreviation not be used.
Rationale 2: The Joint Commission does require that the abbreviation not be used however client safety is the primary reason.
Rationale 3: The best answer is that using the abbreviation MS puts the client at risk of medication error.
Rationale 4: Although some computerized charting systems will not accept the abbreviation MS, the best reason is for client safety.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Most health care agencies maintain a list of high-alert medications, including controlled substances, which require the verification of two registered nurses.
Rationale 2: While the pharmacy is a valuable resource for nurses, the high-alert designation does not require pharmacy intervention.
Rationale 3: High-alert medications do not require the presence of a physician for administration.
Rationale 4: High-alert medications do not require the presence of a nursing supervisor for administration.




Zoey63294

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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