Right 8’s

Question 1

Potential Causes for Med Errors

Answer 1

Drug availabilty

Question 2

Potential Causes for Med Errors

Answer 2

Relying on memory

Question 3

Potential Causes for Med Errors

Answer 3

Lack of knowledge

Question 4

What are the right 8’s

Answer 4

Right patient
Right medication
Right Dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
Right reason
Right response

Question 5

Steps for crushing medications

Answer 5

Make sure medication can be safely crushed

Question 6

Steps for crushing medications

Answer 6

Use medication crusher. Wipe out medication crusher

Question 7

Steps for crushing medications

Answer 7

Mix with appropriate substance

Question 8

Steps for crushing medications

Answer 8

True or False
You can open a pudding for crushed meds and put it in the fridge to use later

Question 9

MA responsibilities following administering a drug

Answer 9

Observe side effects

Question 10

MA responsibilities following administering a drug

Answer 10

Changes in behavior after administration

Question 11

What to observe after giving a medication

Answer 11

Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure
Pain