The Rights of Medication Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
Basic Right #1
A
RIGHT PATIENT
2
Q
Basic Right #2
A
RIGHT DRUG
3
Q
Basic Right #3
A
RIGHT DOSE
4
Q
Basic Right #4
A
RIGHT ROUTE
5
Q
Basic Right #5
A
RIGHT TIME
6
Q
Basic Right #6
A
RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
7
Q
Basic Rights
A
Right Patient
Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
8
Q
Right Patient
A
Compare patients name to the chart name
9
Q
Right Drug
A
> Compare Drug/Vaccine name in chart with the label on the medication container.
Check expiration date
If unfamiliar with the drug, look it up
Never use medication with a damaged or handwritten name
TRIPLE CHECK EVERY TIME
10
Q
Right Dose
A
> Compare the dose on the order in the pts chart with the dose you prepare
Read the label closely & calculate accurately
11
Q
Right Route
A
12
Q
Right Time
A
13
Q
Right Documentation
A
