Question 1

A nurse administers the wrong dose of a medication to a client in the hospital.Who should be notified of the medication error? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)Prescribing healthcare provider
2)Nurse manager
3)Charge nurse
4)Staff nurse

1,2,3

Accepted Answer

The prescribing healthcare provider must be notified to assess the patient and possibly adjust treatment. The nurse manager and charge nurse should also be informed to address the error, implement corrective actions, and ensure patient safety. The staff nurse is the one who made the error, so they are already aware and do not need to be notified.

Question 2

Which is a factor that contributes to the medication errors by patients or their caregivers?
1)Communicating with all healthcare providers the medications prescribed
2)Not filling the prescriptions
3)Taking medications in the correct doses and at the correct times
4)Finishing all medications as prescribed

2

Accepted Answer

Not filling the prescriptions is a factor that contributes to medication errors because it leads to non-adherence to the prescribed treatment plan, which can result in the condition not being treated effectively or worsening.

Question 3

Which are common characteristics of medication errors? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.&#10;A)Related to professional practice&#10;B)Provider prescribing&#10;C)Patient education&#10;D)Nursing administration&#10;

Accepted Answer

Related to professional practice&#10;Provider prescribing&#10;Patient education&#10;Nursing administration&#10;

Question 4

A nurse is teaching a patient about a medication that is prescribed by the healthcare provider.Which is included in the plan of care for the patient about medications?
1)The patient should know the name of the medication,the uses,the doses,and when and how they should be taken.
2)The patient understands where they can fill their prescription.
3)The patient identifies the care providers they experienced during the hospitalization.
4)The patient is able to recall old medications in addition to the new medications.

Accepted Answer

The patient should be informed about the medication's name, uses, doses, and administration instructions to ensure proper adherence and understanding of their treatment plan.

Question 5

A nurse administers the wrong medication to a patient.The charge nurse reminds the nurse to complete a critical occurrence report describing what had occurred.What is the goal of the critical occurrence report?
1)Critical occurrence reports are completed if the event has harmed the patient.
2)Ethical issues such as medication errors are reported to the ethical society of the institution.
3)Prevention of future errors can be improved by the report and investigation of the critical occurrence reports.
4)Nurses can be found liable of medication errors and lose their job.

Accepted Answer

Critical occurrence reports are used to document incidents like medication errors to analyze them and implement strategies to prevent similar errors in the future. They are not solely for cases where harm has occurred, for reporting to ethical societies, or for determining liability or job loss.

Question 6

Nurses need to be involved in the prevention of medication errors.Which are some strategies for preventing medication errors? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1)Verify the identity of the patient by asking for name and date of birth.
2)Ask the patient about allergies to food or medication.
3)Administer the medication without knowing its use and side effects.
4)Check drug calculations and doses accurately.
5)Document PO medications only.

Accepted Answer

- A) Verifying the patient's identity ensures the right patient receives the medication.- B) Asking about allergies prevents adverse reactions.- D) Accurate drug calculations and doses are crucial to avoid underdosing or overdosing.

Question 7

Which describes a medication error?&#10;1)A preventable event caused by inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional,patient,or consumer&#10;2)An unexpected side effect of a medication unannounced by the drug manufacturer&#10;3)A usual occurrence produced by medication administration by a healthcare professional&#10;4)An unnecessary outcome of a medication by the patient

Accepted Answer

Medication errors are preventable events that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer. This definition encompasses a wide range of potential errors, from prescribing and dispensing to administering and monitoring.

Question 8

Which is a factor that contributes to the medication errors by healthcare providers?
1)Administering the wrong dose
2)Recording the daily weight of a patient
3)Reviewing of renal or hepatic function labs
4)Performing a system check between the nurse and the pharmacist

Accepted Answer

Administering the wrong dose of medication is a direct factor that contributes to medication errors by healthcare providers. This can occur due to misinterpretation of the prescription, confusion between similar medication names, or incorrect calculations.

Deck 6: Preventing Medication Errors