Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to complete an incident report regarding a medication error. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)
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Correct Answer:
Identify the medication name and dosage administered to the client in the report.
Rationale:
🎯Identify the medication name and dosage administered to the client in the report;
✔An incident report must include specific and factual details of what occurred.
✔Documenting the exact medication name and dosage ensures that reviewers can accurately assess the scope of the error and its potential clinical impact.
✔This level of detail supports transparent reporting and facilitates appropriate follow-up, whether through staff retraining, process review, or quality improvement initiatives.
✔Vague or incomplete reports hinder the facility's ability to prevent similar future errors.
🎯 Include the time the medication error occurred in the report;
✔Including the exact time of the incident is critical in evaluating the sequence of events and identifying potential contributing factors, such as shift changes, staffing levels, or medication administration schedules.
✔ This detail also allows healthcare providers to monitor the client appropriately for any adverse effects that may arise after the error.
✔Time-stamping the incident ensures a clear and traceable timeline, which is essential for investigations and quality control.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 5