Funds Exam #2 Review Questions

Which information must be clearly documented in the medication administration record before administering a medication?

-dosage and route -clients full name -time to be administered. -frequency of administration -full name of prescribed medication

which are some common negligent acts of nurses found in the hospital setting?

-failure to notify the health care provider of problems -failure to follow the six rights of medication administration -failure to ensure the safety of a client with disequilibrium problems

When preparing to administer medications to a client, which action made by the new nurse requires an intervention

-using one client identifier

The nurse is preparing to administer an ophthalmic medication to a client. Which steps would the nurse include for this procedure?

-clean the eyelid and eyelashes -apply clean gloves before beginning the procedure -press on the nasolacriminal duct after instilling the solution

which step should the nurse take to alert the risk management system after notifying the primary health provider of a clients fall

-document the incident in the occurrence report tool

after being medicated for anxiety, the client says to the nurse, "I guess you are too busy to stay with me." Which response by the nurse is correct?

"I have to go now, but I will come back. in 10 minutes" -It demonstrates that the nurse cares about the client and will have time for the client's special emotional needs

Which statement by the student nurse indicates the need for further education about medication administration

"I should advise the medical assistant to administer intravenous medication" -Certified medical assistants are eligible to administer PO (by mouth) medications in long-term care settings in some areas

The nurse is teaching a client about safe insulin administration. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further education

"I should only administer insulin only if there are any symptoms"

which written statement made by the nurse while documenting factual record indicates a need for additional training

"the client seems restless" -for high quality documentation and. reporting, the nurse would refrain from using vague terms such as "seems" and "appears"

medication reconciliation

A procedure to maintain an accurate and up-to-date list of medications for all patients between all phases of health care delivery. -the nurse would. ask about all over-the-counter medications the client may be taking

living will

A written document. that directs treatment. according to the clients wishes, in case of terminal illness or condition

An older adult client is diagnosed with cancer and fears death. Which nursing intervention would demonstrate caring?

Touch -Is a therapeutic tool that helps induce relaxation, provides physical and emotional, and shows caring to an older adult

A client is placed on a restricted diet. Which communication is best for the nurse to use when beginning to teach the client about the diet

asking what the client knows about the diet that was prescribed

document information specific to the client's health in a story-like format

narrative documentation

which communication technique is a part of therapeutic communication

providing relevant information to the client

which would the nurse do to ensure that the data is meaningful to other health care providers?

record objective information using accurate terminology.