Which action best demonstrates ensuring accuracy during med pass?

Which action best demonstrates ensuring accuracy during med pass?

• A. Verifying resident identity and cross-checking MAR with label prior to administration
• B. Checking dietary preferences
• C. Administering based on memory
• D. Asking resident to remind later

Answer: (C)

Ensuring accuracy during med pass means confirming you’re giving the right medicine to the right resident at the right time and dose. The best action is to verify the resident’s identity and cross-check the MAR with the medication label before administration. This step directly supports the five rights of medication administration and prevents mix-ups between residents, drugs, and doses. Checking dietary preferences isn’t related to the accuracy of the med order and won’t prevent medication errors. Administering a medication from memory bypasses essential safety checks and increases the risk of giving the wrong drug or dose. Asking the resident to remind you later delays treatment and can lead to missed or late doses.

Ensuring accuracy during med pass means confirming you’re giving the right medicine to the right resident at the right time and dose. The best action is to verify the resident’s identity and cross-check the MAR with the medication label before administration. This step directly supports the five rights of medication administration and prevents mix-ups between residents, drugs, and doses. Checking dietary preferences isn’t related to the accuracy of the med order and won’t prevent medication errors. Administering a medication from memory bypasses essential safety checks and increases the risk of giving the wrong drug or dose. Asking the resident to remind you later delays treatment and can lead to missed or late doses.