No.
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Competency
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NO
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YB
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YS
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NA
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K-1
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I apply knowledge of pharmacology throughout the process of administration of medications.
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K-2
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I know the principles of medication administration as related to assessment, evaluation, and documentation.
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K-3
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I adhere to agency policy and procedures in the safe administration of medications.
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K-4
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I assess the client's need for, and potential response to, medication by researching the client's record and observing the client's behavior. |
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K-5
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I review the pertinent information regarding the client prior to preparing the medication. |
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K-6
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I assess the appropriateness of the route of medication administration for the client. |
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K-7
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I identify risk factors and contraindications to the medication and report appropriately. |
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K-8
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I document assessment and nursing actions related to risk factors. |
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K-9
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I identify the components of a medication order. |
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K-10 |
I can accept, process, and initiate medication orders. |
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K-11 |
I know how to verify a medication order. |
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K-12 |
I know how to access appropriate resources for information on medications.
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K-13 |
I know the types of information to be researched about a medication prior to administration. |
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K-14 |
I
apply basic arithmetic to calculate medication dosages and solutions with 100% accuracy. |
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K-15 |
I
am familiar with the common systems of measurement. |
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K-16 |
I
can safely and accurately calculate dosages, concentrations, rates, and volumes. |
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K-17 |
I
know how to prepare medication for administration. |
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K-18 |
I can prepare medications for injection.
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K-19
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I know and apply the "rights" for administering medication, e.g. right person, right drug, right dosage, etc.
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K-20
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I review pertinent information related to the medication.
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K-21
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I check of the medication name, dose, time and route of administration, and expiration date.
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K-22
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I
double check selected medications with another nurse prior to administration according to agency policy and protocol. |
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K-23
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I
identify the client by checking identification number and name. |
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K-24
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I
explain the steps of the procedure and the pertinent information regarding the medication to the client. |
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K-25
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I
prepare the environment for administering the injection. |
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K-26
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I
know how to select and landmark the site for injection. |
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K-27
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I
use proper techniques to administer injections. |
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K-28 |
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properly dispose of sharps, used equipment, and supplies. |
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K-29 |
I record the medication administration and client's response. |
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K-30 |
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document and report effects from medication appropriately. |
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K-31 |
I
know the risks and precautions in the administration of nitrous oxide. |
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K-32 |
I
am aware of the adverse reactions and interventions necessary when administering nitrous oxide. |
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K-33 |
I
can teach and support the client / family regarding medications. |
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K-34 |
I
know the therapeutic outcomes of the medication for the client. |
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K-35 |
I
monitor the client while medication is being administered and intervene as necessary. |
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K-36 |
I evaluate the outcome of the medication on the client and seek appropriate intervention as necessary.
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K-37
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I recognize, intervene, manage and report adverse and non-adverse (expected) drug reactions and document as appropriate.
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K-38
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I know how to recognize and manage anaphylaxis.
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K-39
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I properly store and dispose of medications and medication administration supplies.
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K-40
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I
can conduct drug counts on controlled medications (i.e., narcotics) as per agency policy. |
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K-41
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I
have knowledge of the different types of diagnostic imaging contrast agents. |
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K-42
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I
am aware of adverse reactions and interventions necessary when administering diagnostic imaging contrast agents. |
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K-43
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I accept full responsibility and accountability for my own actions in the preparation and administration of medications. |
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K-44
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I identify and acknowledge a medication error immediately upon discovery and report appropriately to allow for timely intervention. |
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K-45
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I know how to document and complete incident / occurrence reports regarding medication errors. |
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