Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to document in the client's medical record. The nurse should identify that which of the following abbreviations are specified by The Joint Commission for placement on a facility's Do Not Use list? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,C,D
Rationale
The correct answer is A, C, and D. The Joint Commission has designated these abbreviations for the Do Not Use list to prevent medication errors. A: U stands for unit, which can be mistaken for the number 0 or the abbreviation for microgram. C: IU stands for international unit, which can be misinterpreted as IV (intravenous) or the number 10. D: q.d stands for every day, but it can be misunderstood as qid (four times a day). These abbreviations have a high risk of confusion and can lead to medication errors. Choices B, E, F, and G are not specified by The Joint Commission for the Do Not Use list.