Reference no: EM133423721
Questions
1. Discuss nursing actions that support safe medication administration.
2. Discuss actions to reduce the risk of medication errors.
3. Compare and contrast the various routes by which IV medication can be administered.
4. Discuss the role of the nurse related to educating clients about their medications.
5. Understand the use of syringes, standard syringe sizes, and how to prevent needlestick injuries.
6. Interpret manufacturers' medication labels for proper medication reconstitution.
7. Explain how to reconstitute medication from a powder to a liquid.
8. Describe how to select the correct diluent for reconstitution of medication.
9. Recognize where to locate the type and amount of diluent needed on a medication label.
10. Explain how to use a syringe to draw up the correct amount of insulin and diluents.
11. Describe how to select the correct syringe for medication administration.
12. Illustrate the steps to reconstitute powdered medication.
13. Describe how to measure powdered dosages.
14. Describe advantages and disadvantages of receiving IV therapy.
15. Explain ways IV therapy can be administered.
16. Identify types of IV access.
17. Explain guidelines for safe medication administration.
18. Describe complications associated with IV therapy.
19. Identify the nursing responsibilities of intravenous medication administration
20. Apply the principles of safe intravenous medication administration.
21. Explain the three major routes of intravenous medication administration.
22. Calculate prescribed IV medication doses correctly.
23. Use the nursing process in administering medications intravenously.
24. Develop an individualized teaching plan for each client about intravenous medication administration.
25. Evaluate each client's response to intravenous medication therapy.
26. Calculate injectable dosages.
27. Understand working with insulin, including insulin sources, types of insulin, how to draw/measure insulin and provide client education.
28. Define terms associated with IV complications.
29. Document appropriate information associated with the administration of IV Medication and injections and client response and possible outcomes.