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Fundamentals of Nursing

Check Your Understanding Questions

Fundamentals of NursingCheck Your Understanding Questions

Check Your Understanding Questions

1 .
What are the required components of a complete medication order?
2 .
What three systems of measurement are commonly used for medication dosing? Which system of measurement is the most accurate?
3 .
What are the eight rights of medication administration as recommended by the ANA?
4 .
List three safety measures that should be implemented when administering medications.
5 .
What is the purpose of using tall man lettering in medication names?
6 .
What is the appropriate needle gauge and length to use for an SQ injection?
7 .
A medication is ordered sublingual. How should the nurse administer the medication?
8 .
Describe the process for administering oral medications.
9 .
Explain the importance of using approved abbreviations in medication documentation.
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