The state regulatory agency may impose a fine on a hospital for which patient safety infraction?
a. A UAP ambulating a patient
b. A UAP checking a blood glucose level
c. Allowing only RN staff in the medication room
d. Leaving the medication room unlocked
ANS: D
The door to the medication room must be locked at all times to prevent unapproved people from accessing medications, syringes, needles, etc. Options A and B are not regulated by state regula-tory agencies. Option C is incorrect because other employees may need access for various rea-sons.
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