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Harvey_Icon010.jpg Quick quiz

    1. When is the nurse required to circle and initial the time slot of a medication?

      1. when the dose was missed or administered late.
      2. when the administration time has changed.
      3. when another nurse forgot to administer a drug.
      4. when the medication has been discontinued.

    2. What does the abbreviation NKA stand for?

      1. no known adverse reactions.
      2. no known administration.
      3. no known alteration.
      4. no known allergies.

    3. To avoid confusion, how should nurses with the same initials sign the administration record?

      1. with their identification numbers.
      2. with pens with different colors of ink.
      3. with their middle initials.
      4. with their birth dates.

    4. What should the nurse do immediately after administering a drug?

      1. record the drug's effectiveness.
      2. document the time of administration.
      3. order the next dose of the drug from the pharmacy.
      4. take the patient's vital signs.


Scoring

  • Harvey-ch008-inimage001.jpgIf you answered all four items correctly, amazing! You've been voted best nurse at the Administration Academy Awards!

  • Harvey-ch008-inimage002.jpgIf you answered three items correctly, fantastic! Here's your Oscar for best supporting nurse!

  • Harvey-ch008-inimage003.jpgIf you answered fewer than three items correctly, keep your chin up! You're still a record setter!