To prevent medication errors and reduce the possibility of causing harm to a patient, the provider should always use a _____

Trailing

Double

Leading

Decimal point

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Trailing: Incorrect because trailing zeros (e.g., 5.0 mg) should be avoided, as 5.0 mg could be misread as 50 mg.

B. Double: Not relevant to numeric safety measures.

C. Leading: A leading zero (e.g., 0.5 mg instead of .5 mg) helps prevent medication errors. Without a leading zero, .5 mg could be misread as 5 mg, leading to a dangerous overdose.

Correct Answer: C

D. Decimal point: This refers to the proper use of decimal points in dose documentation. While using decimal points is critical, this alone doesn’t address all potential errors related to formatting (e.g., leading or trailing zeros).

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Correct Answer is ["7.9"]

Explanation

Formula: 1 kg = 1000 g, 1 kg = 2.2 lbs

3600 g = 3.6 kg
3.6 × 2.2 = 7.92 lbs
Rounded to the nearest tenth = 7.9

A. An insulin syringe B. A 1 ml TB syringe C. A 3 ml syringe D. A 5 ml slip tip syringe

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A 5 mL slip-tip syringe: A 5 mL syringe is the best option for measuring 6.25 mL, although it may require drawing up the medication in two separate amounts (e.g., 5 mL + 1.25 mL). A larger syringe (e.g., 10 mL) would be less precise.
B. An insulin syringe – Insulin syringes measure units of insulin, not milliliters, and are not appropriate for non-insulin medications.
C. A 1 mL TB syringe – This is used for very small doses (up to 1 mL) and is not practical for 6.25 mL.
D. A 3 mL syringe – This is too small for 6.25 mL.

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