Patient Data

Exhibits

The nurse pulled a bottle of potassium from the automated medication administration system. They went to the medication room to pull up the medication, and immediately went to the client's room to administer the dose. The nurse did not realize that they needed to calculate and pull the appropriate dose from the bottle and gave the entire volume for a total of 40 mEq. Which medication error prevention techniques would have helped to avoid this error? Select all that apply

Use at least 2 client identifiers before administering a dose

Document all medication as soon as it is given

Question unusually large or small doses

Double check the dosage of high risk medications with another nurse

Involve and educate clients in medication administration

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

A. Use at least 2 client identifiers before administering a dose – This is a critical step in preventing medication errors, but it would not have prevented the error in this scenario. The issue was with the dosage of the medication, not the identification of the client.
B. Document all medication as soon as it is given – While documentation is important for patient safety, it does not directly address the error of giving the wrong dose. Proper calculation and verification of the dose before administration are more effective in preventing this type of error.
C. Question unusually large or small doses – This is a key technique for preventing medication errors. The nurse should have questioned the unusually large dose of potassium, which was not calculated based on the client's weight and the prescribed amount. This would have alerted the nurse to the error before administering the medication.
D. Double check the dosage of high-risk medications with another nurse – Potassium is considered a high-risk medication, and double-checking the dosage with another nurse would have been an effective safety measure. This technique helps to catch errors in dosage calculations, especially with medications that have narrow therapeutic windows like potassium.
E. Involve and educate clients in medication administration – While involving and educating clients is important for overall safety and understanding, it is not a technique that would have helped prevent this particular medication error. The error was related to the nurse’s calculation and administration of the dose, not the client's involvement.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Reduce the stimuli in the area before continuing the teaching is the best action. Sensory overload can interfere with a client's ability to learn effectively. By reducing distractions and environmental stimuli, the nurse can create a more conducive learning environment.

B. Reassure the client that the skill is not difficult to learn may be helpful, but it does not address the immediate issue of sensory overload. The client needs to be in an environment where they can focus and process information before reassurance is effective.

C. Provide the client with step-by-step written instructions may be helpful later, but in the context of sensory overload, the priority is to first reduce the stimuli. Written instructions can be given once the client is in a calmer state.

D. Demonstrate the skill, speaking slowly and using simple terms is a helpful teaching strategy, but if the client is experiencing sensory overload, the first step should be to reduce the environmental stimuli. Once the environment is conducive to learning, the nurse can proceed with demonstrating the skill.

A. Warm, dry skin with a fever of 100.0° F (37.8° C). B. 4+ pitting edema of both lower extremities. C. A Braden risk assessment scale rating score of ten. D. Hypoactive bowel sounds with infrequent bowel movements.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Warm, dry skin with a fever of 100.0° F (37.8° C) is not directly related to the need for frequent turning. A fever and warm, dry skin may indicate an infection or another underlying condition, but it does not prioritize the need for turning in the context of pressure injury prevention.

B. 4+ pitting edema of both lower extremities may indicate fluid retention, but it is not as directly related to the risk of developing pressure injuries. Although edema can impact skin integrity, the Braden scale score is a more reliable indicator for turning schedules to prevent pressure ulcers.

C. A Braden risk assessment scale rating score of ten is the most important factor in determining the turning schedule. A score of ten indicates a high risk for developing pressure ulcers, which is directly related to the need for frequent repositioning to relieve pressure and prevent skin breakdown.

D. Hypoactive bowel sounds with infrequent bowel movements may be a concern for gastrointestinal function, but it does not directly affect the turning schedule. The Braden scale score is a better indicator for deciding how often the client needs to be turned to prevent pressure injuries.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

While teaching a client how to perform a skill, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing sensory overload and is unable to learn effectively. Which action should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

In planning the turning schedule for a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to consider which assessment finding?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client's feces is soft, solid, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse educators on a cardiovascular unit of a health care facility are creating a social media project that addresses improving outcomes for clients with heart failure. Which action should the nurses implement to protect client privacy?

A male client has right-sided hemiplegia following a left cerebrovascular accident (CVA). His sitting balance has improved, and he is now able to sit in a wheelchair. To assist the client in transferring from the bed to a wheelchair, which action should the nurse take?

The nurse uses a sterile syringe to obtain a urine specimen from a client's indwelling urinary catheter. After placing the specimen in a biohazard bag, the nurse transports the specimen to the laboratory. During which part of this procedure should the nurse wear gloves?

A client with a sprained ankle is seen at the clinic and is given a pair of crutches. When the client stands with the aid of the crutches, the nurse notes a space of three finger-widths between the top of the crutch and the client's axilla. Which action should the nurse take?

A child has experienced several episodes of vomiting. After the nurse reviews the need to provide only clear liquids, the parent of the child reports making clear liquid popsicles out of flavored gelatin for the child. Which information should the nurse obtain about the popsicles?

The nurse assists a client who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with evening care. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client alone?