Levels of regulation to which the nurse must adhere when administering medications include: (Select all that apply.)
1. city.
2. federal.
3. state.
4. institutional.
2, 3, 4
Nurses who give medications have three levels of rules to follow: federal (describes and con-trols), state (regulates who dispenses), and individual hospital or agency (has other guidelines or policies).
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The nurse is working on a committee tasked with making a major organizational change
Which comments by the nurse would help to advance the work of this committee? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I would like to focus on completing this process so we can move on." 2. "Have we looked at all available data in order to make an informed decision?" 3. "What are the obstacles to implementing this change within the organization?" 4. "Are we including the opinions of all stakeholders in this decision?" 5. "I think it does not really matter when we institute this change, as long as it is over quickly."
Which finding in the mouth of a patient who uses smokeless tobacco is suggestive of oral cancer?
a. Bleeding during tooth brushing b. Painful blisters at the lip border c. Red, velvety patches on the buccal mucosa d. White, curdlike plaques on the posterior tongue
Lack of technical expertise alone is the reason why adverse events occur in healthcare
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The nurse is setting up medications for clients in a hospital setting. Which of the following are recommended guidelines for this procedure? Select all answers that apply
A) Work from the bottom to the top of the MAR when setting up medications. B) Set up medications for all clients at one time. C) Compare each medication label with the MAR to make sure they are identical. D) Read the medication package at least two times. E) If unit doses are difficult to open, bring scissors when going to the bedside. F) Do not open a unit-dose package until ready to give the medicine.