ATI PN Custom Pharmacology
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is preparing to administer morning medications.
Which action(s) does the nurse implement to identify the patient before administering medications? (Select all that apply).
Checking the patient’s identification band is a standard procedure to ensure the right patient is receiving the medication.
Asking another nurse to identify the patient is not a reliable method and could lead to errors.
Checking the name on the foot of the bed is not a reliable method as it could be incorrect.
Asking the roommate to verify the patient’s name is not a reliable or confidential method.
Choice A rationale:
Checking the patient’s identification band is a standard procedure to ensure the right patient is receiving the medication.
Choice B rationale:
Asking another nurse to identify the patient is not a reliable method and could lead to errors.
Choice C rationale:
Checking the name on the foot of the bed is not a reliable method as it could be incorrect.
Choice D rationale:
Asking the roommate to verify the patient’s name is not a reliable or confidential method.