Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer medications to a client. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should prompt the charge nurse to intervene?Documents medication administration prior to administering it
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because it involves the crucial step of checking the provider's orders to confirm the correct dosage, which ensures the medication is administered accurately. Using a medication reference guide further validates the information. Scanning a barcode (choice B) only confirms the client and medication match but does not verify the dosage. Verifying the medication against the prescription and label (choice C) is important but may miss inaccuracies in the provider's order. The other choices (D, E, F, G) do not provide a comprehensive approach to ensuring the accurate administration of medication.