Five Rights +3

Question 1

Five rights + 3

Answer 1

Right Patient
Right Medicine
Right Dose
Right Time
Right Route

Right to Refuse
Right Reason
Right Documentation

Question 2

Right Dose

Answer 2

Want divided by Got = Number of tablets to be given

Want divided by Got times Volume = Volume of liquid to be given

Question 3

Units of Measurement

Answer 3

To calculate from small to large unit divide by 1000

To calculate from large to small unit times by 1000

Question 4

Right to Refuse

Answer 4

Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) Act 1994

• The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers Rights
• Includes 10 rights that supports the patient’s right to refuse

Question 5

Right Reason (NZNO)

Answer 5

“The safe administration of medicines by the regulated nurse requires professional judgement. This means applying knowledge and experience to the situation”

Question 6

Right Reason: Applying knowledge

Answer 6

Drug Dose: Relevant prescribed medications related to this patient.
Action: How this drug will promote homeostasis/recovery/comfort.
Contraindications: Related to relevant side effects or incompatibility with other substances for this patient.
Evaluation: Assessments to monitor effectiveness of medication.