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Before administering client medications, the nurse must identify the client.
Which of the following methods of identification should the nurse use?

Ask the client's full name and date of birth.

Verify the client's room number.

Ask a family member to verify the client's identity.

Check the client's name on the medication administration record (MAR)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

Asking the client’s full name and date of birth is the most reliable method of identification.

Choice B rationale:

Verifying the client’s room number is not reliable because room assignments can change.

Choice C rationale:

Asking a family member to verify the client’s identity is not always possible or reliable.

Choice D rationale:

Checking the client’s name on the medication administration record (MAR) is important but should be done in conjunction with direct client identification.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

This statement is incorrect because the heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is correct. The heart has two large chambers called ventricles that pump blood out of the heart.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is incorrect because the ventricles are the larger chambers of the heart, not the smaller ones.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect because the atria are the smaller chambers of the heart, not the larger ones.

A. "The list obtained from the client does not need to list medications that are not prescribed by the client's provider.”. B. "A comprehensive list of medications is provided for the client at the time of discharge.”. C. "Complete the reconciliation process one time when the client is first admitted to the hospital.”. D. "A nurse should write a verbal order in the medical record for medications the client was taking at home.”.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The list obtained from the client should include all medications the client is taking, regardless of who prescribed them. This includes over-the-counter medications and supplements.

Choice B rationale:

Providing a comprehensive list of medications for the client at the time of discharge is an important component of medication reconciliation. This helps to ensure the client understands what medications they should be taking, how to take them, and why they are taking them.

Choice C rationale:

The reconciliation process should be completed at each transition of care, not just when the client is first admitted to the hospital. This is to ensure that any changes in medication are accurately documented and communicated.

Choice D rationale:

A nurse should not write a verbal order in the medical record for medications the client was taking at home without confirmation from the provider. This could lead to errors in medication administration.

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