Med Skills Mastery

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

hand hygiene and appropriate PPE

Question 1

STEP 2!!!

Answer 1

identify 2 patient identifiers; name and DOB

Question 2

STEP 3!!!

Answer 2

verify allergies

Question 3

step 4

Answer 3

complete any appropriate assessment prior to medications; vital signs, checking area for injuries prior to administering med

Question 4

step 5

Answer 4

explain purpose of each med

Question 5

PO lasix purpose

Answer 5

diuretic that will remove excess fluid from body by removing electrolytes and water following

Question 6

IM flu shot purpose

Answer 6

provide your body with antibodies or live attenuated (weakened) components of the virus and create antibodies to fight the virus

Question 7

SQ heparin purpose

Answer 7

anticoagulant to prevent blood clots or thrombus

Question 8

SQ insulin purpose

Answer 8

to allow your body to uptake necessary glucose circulating in blood and decrease blood sugar

Question 9

step 6

Answer 9

3 checks of medication administration; 1 when withdrawing med, 2 when preparing med, 3 when bedside

Question 10

step 7

Answer 10

6 rights of medication admin

Question 11

6 rights of medication administration

Question 12

step 8

Answer 12

administer IM, SC, SQ; dispose of injection immediately after in sharps

Question 13

step 9

Answer 13

lower bed and give pt to call bell

Question 14

step 10

Answer 14

document medication administration on MAR and reassess pt for effects of medication

Question 15

step 10

Answer 15

remove PPE and hand hygiene

Question 16

assessment prior to admin PO lasix

Answer 16

assess fluid intake status, check vitals (hypotension), location of edema, lung sounds

Question 17

assessment prior to admin of IM flu