ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and discovers a medication error. The nurse should recognize that which of the following staff members is responsible for completing an incident report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The nurse who identifies the error. This nurse is responsible for completing an incident report because they discovered the medication error, which is essential for ensuring patient safety and quality care. By reporting the error promptly, the nurse can initiate corrective actions to prevent similar mistakes in the future. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) The nurse who caused the error should not be the one to report it, as this could lead to potential biases or conflicts of interest.
C) The quality improvement committee reviews incident reports but does not complete them.
D) The charge nurse may be involved in the investigation but is not the primary person responsible for completing the report.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: