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What are EMR's standardize procedures?
A standard procedure when using an EMR is to update all patient information every time it is accessed. It is important to verify the patient and make sure you are in the right chart for that patient.
Are the most important considerations when administering a drug via IV push?
Right patient Right drug Right dose Right route Right time Cleanliness. Aseptic technique.
Which are the most important considerations when administering a drug via IV push?
Right patient Right drug Right dose Right route Right time Cleanliness. Aseptic technique.
Why is patient important?
you have to be patient because it might come.
Which is more important patient confidentiality or staff health and safety?
Patient confidentiality and staff health and safety are equally important.
A patient has had a stroke and has a right-sided weakness The patient can walk with little assistance It is best for the Home Health Aide to assist the patient by walking in which of these positions?
By assisting with the right side. Think of yourself as a crutch. The crutch always supports the weaker leg.
Name two patient identifiers and why they are important?
Two patient identifiers: Name (first, last) and date of birth. Important for patient safety and correct identification of patient prior to any service or high risk activity.
Why are body mechanics important when moving a patient?
1.it is important because it helps to exercise the body. 2.it improves the structure of the patient.
Why is it important to verify patient information first?
So that you do not administer treatment to the wrong patient.
What is most important when it comes to patient safety in a nursing home?
Patient safety is important in a nursing home. It's important that the well-being of the patient's needs are cared for. The most important aspect of safety in a nursing home is the patient's quality of life. One wouldn't want his or her patient to suffer a fall that could have been prevented with a simple assistance. It's not the injury that would harm the patient; it's the emotional and physical debilitation that would result in deteriorating the patient's quality of life. That is why there are walkers and orderlies to assist. This is why there are training programs and seminars, as well as best practices. Quality of life is most important for patient safety.
What are the nursing responsibilities of amoxicillin?
The nursing responsibilities of ampicillin are to explain to the patient why they have been prescribed this antibiotic. The nurse also needs to check and confirm that the patient has no allergies to any medication in the penicillin family.
What are the 7 rights of drug administration?
Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation, and right situation. Right place and right to refuse are sometimes also thought to be rights of medication but the first 7 listed are probably what you are looking for. Right situation and right documentation are also new to people who learned them as the 5 rights of medication administration.
