Legistation And Guidence

Question 1

List the main administration errors ?

Answer 1

Drug omissions 
Wrong route 
Wrong dose 
Wrong time 
Unauthorised drug

Question 2

List the main skills that if staff lack can cause error to occur?

Answer 2

Poor maths skills 
Lack of knowledge of drug
Poor communication 
Poor procedures 
Unsupervised practise

Question 3

List the main factors which contribute to poor concentration?

Answer 3

Tiredness
Interruption during drug round
Distraction

Question 4

Name the essential parts of a patient admin chart

Answer 4

Name +address 
Nhs number 
Name of drug 
State form, dose, strength, timing, route 
Start and finish date 
Patients weight 
Signed + dated

Question 5

Name things that you need to check when administrating medication

Answer 5

Identity of patient 
Check if patient is allergic 
Prescription and label are clear 
Expiry date 
Admin or withhold with condition 
Record drug has been taken 
Evaluate response

Question 6

What are the 6 rights ?

Answer 6

Right ; 
Patient 
Medication 
Dose 
Route 
Time 
Document

Question 7

Name the different methods of supplying and administrating medication (7)?

Answer 7

Patient specific direction (PSD)- dentist
Patient medicine admin charts
Patient group direction- vaccinations
Medicine act exemption- Travel
Standing orders- occ health/ maternity
Homely remedy protocol- care home providing para
Prescription forms