Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The six rights of medication administration is:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Medication, dosage, route, time, client, documentation.
1. Medication: Ensures the right drug is given.
2. Dosage: Ensures the right amount is administered.
3. Route: Ensures the correct method of administration.
4. Time: Ensures the medication is given at the correct time.
5. Client: Ensures the medication is given to the right patient.
6. Documentation: Ensures accurate record-keeping.
Choices A, B, and C include incorrect elements such as hospital, solution, doctor, shift, and order, which are not part of the six rights of medication administration. These choices deviate from the essential components needed to safely administer medication.
1. Medication: Ensures the right drug is given.
2. Dosage: Ensures the right amount is administered.
3. Route: Ensures the correct method of administration.
4. Time: Ensures the medication is given at the correct time.
5. Client: Ensures the medication is given to the right patient.
6. Documentation: Ensures accurate record-keeping.
Choices A, B, and C include incorrect elements such as hospital, solution, doctor, shift, and order, which are not part of the six rights of medication administration. These choices deviate from the essential components needed to safely administer medication.