The patient is admitted to the cardiac unit. Everyone admitted to the cardiac unit will have an EKG done unless otherwise ordered. This is an example of which type of order?

PRN

One-time

STAT

Standing

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A reason: PRN is as needed; EKGs here are routine, not symptom-driven, making this inapplicable to a standard admission protocol for all patients.

Choice B reason: One-time is a single event; this order applies to all admissions ongoing, not a one-off, distinguishing it from limited-duration directives.

Choice C reason: STAT is immediate; routine EKGs aren’t urgent, occurring as part of standard care, not requiring the priority of acute intervention orders.

Choice D reason: Standing orders apply automatically to all qualifying patients; this EKG protocol fits, ensuring consistent cardiac assessment unless overridden.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason: Checking with another nurse may occur, but it’s not mandatory for all schedule II drugs; documentation is the primary legal responsibility to track controlled substances accurately.

Choice B reason: Signing out on a narcotic sheet is required; schedule II drugs like opioids need strict tracking to prevent diversion, ensuring accountability per federal and hospital regulations.

Choice C reason: Leaving medication at the bedside violates security; schedule II drugs must remain controlled, as unattended narcotics risk theft or misuse, breaching safety protocols entirely.

Choice D reason: Extra water is irrelevant to responsibility; it’s a hydration tip, not a legal or safety duty tied to administering highly regulated schedule II controlled substances.

A. One time. B. Two times. C. Three times. D. Five times.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A reason: Checking medications only once increases the likelihood of errors. Safe practice requires multiple verification steps.

Choice B reason: While better than a single check, verifying only twice may still miss potential discrepancies in drug or dosage accuracy.

Choice C reason: The three-check system (when retrieving, preparing, and administering medication) minimizes errors, ensuring patient safety through consistent validation at each step.

Choice D reason: Excessive verification may delay administration, reducing practicality without significantly improving safety beyond three checks.

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