2040(Module 2 Exam) Deck 2: Tools for Safe
Medication Practice / Medication Errors / Incident
Reports / Reconciliation / Error-Prone Abbreviations /
High-Risk Practices QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Why should the nurse remove medications for one client at a time from
an automated dispensing machine?
To reduce the risk of medication mix-ups and administration errors.
How does the EHR support the right documentation?
It allows prompt and accurate recording of medication
administration.
How does barcode scanning support the right client?
It verifies the client's identity using the ID band.
How do automated dispensing machines support the right medication?
They link medication access to the client's electronic medication
record.
,What is a medication error?
A variation from what the provider intended for the client.
What is the best way to prevent medication errors?
Meticulously follow the rights of medication administration.
What are common medication administration errors?
Wrong medication, wrong strength, wrong IV fluid, wrong diluent,
wrong calculation, wrong client, wrong route, wrong time, allergy
error, omitted dose, expired medication, and erroneous
discontinuation.
What is an example of a wrong medication error?
Administering a medication other than the one prescribed.
What is an example of a wrong dose error?
Administering the wrong medication strength or calculating the dose
incorrectly.
What is an example of a wrong IV therapy error?
Infusing the wrong IV fluid or diluting a medication with the wrong
solution.
,What is an example of a wrong client error?
Administering a medication to the wrong person.
What is an example of a wrong route error?
Giving a medication by a route different from the provider's order.
What is an example of a wrong time error?
Administering medication outside the required time window.
What is an allergy-related medication error?
Administering a medication even though the client's record
indicates an allergy.
What is an omission error?
Failing to administer a prescribed dose.
What is an expiration-related medication error?
Administering medication beyond its expiration date.
, What is a prescribing error?
An error made when the provider orders an incorrect medication or
dose.
What is a transcription error?
An error that occurs when medication information is misread or
entered incorrectly.
What can cause transcription errors?
Misread abbreviations, look-alike drug names, and sound-alike drug
names.
What is a dispensing error?
An error that occurs when the pharmacy provides the wrong
medication, wrong dose, or expired medication.
What should the nurse do first when a medication error is discovered?
Assess the client and address client safety first.
After addressing client safety, who should be notified about a
medication error?
The provider and nurse manager, per facility policy.
Medication Practice / Medication Errors / Incident
Reports / Reconciliation / Error-Prone Abbreviations /
High-Risk Practices QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Why should the nurse remove medications for one client at a time from
an automated dispensing machine?
To reduce the risk of medication mix-ups and administration errors.
How does the EHR support the right documentation?
It allows prompt and accurate recording of medication
administration.
How does barcode scanning support the right client?
It verifies the client's identity using the ID band.
How do automated dispensing machines support the right medication?
They link medication access to the client's electronic medication
record.
,What is a medication error?
A variation from what the provider intended for the client.
What is the best way to prevent medication errors?
Meticulously follow the rights of medication administration.
What are common medication administration errors?
Wrong medication, wrong strength, wrong IV fluid, wrong diluent,
wrong calculation, wrong client, wrong route, wrong time, allergy
error, omitted dose, expired medication, and erroneous
discontinuation.
What is an example of a wrong medication error?
Administering a medication other than the one prescribed.
What is an example of a wrong dose error?
Administering the wrong medication strength or calculating the dose
incorrectly.
What is an example of a wrong IV therapy error?
Infusing the wrong IV fluid or diluting a medication with the wrong
solution.
,What is an example of a wrong client error?
Administering a medication to the wrong person.
What is an example of a wrong route error?
Giving a medication by a route different from the provider's order.
What is an example of a wrong time error?
Administering medication outside the required time window.
What is an allergy-related medication error?
Administering a medication even though the client's record
indicates an allergy.
What is an omission error?
Failing to administer a prescribed dose.
What is an expiration-related medication error?
Administering medication beyond its expiration date.
, What is a prescribing error?
An error made when the provider orders an incorrect medication or
dose.
What is a transcription error?
An error that occurs when medication information is misread or
entered incorrectly.
What can cause transcription errors?
Misread abbreviations, look-alike drug names, and sound-alike drug
names.
What is a dispensing error?
An error that occurs when the pharmacy provides the wrong
medication, wrong dose, or expired medication.
What should the nurse do first when a medication error is discovered?
Assess the client and address client safety first.
After addressing client safety, who should be notified about a
medication error?
The provider and nurse manager, per facility policy.
