AMAP Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting Flashcards
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An AMAP suspects a patient is having an allergic reaction to a medication just administered. The FIRST action should be:
Answer: Stop the medication and notify the supervising nurse immediately
Stopping the medication and immediately notifying the supervising nurse is the correct first response to a suspected allergic reaction.
A patient who received medication is found unresponsive. The AMAP should FIRST:
Answer: Call for help and activate the emergency response system
Calling for help and activating the emergency response system ensures trained personnel respond quickly to a life-threatening situation.
Which of the following constitutes a medication error that MUST be reported?
Answer: Giving the correct medication to the wrong patient
Administering medication to the wrong patient is a serious medication error that must be reported immediately to prevent harm and for quality improvement.
After a medication error occurs, which action should the AMAP take FIRST?
Answer: Assess the patient for any immediate harm
Assessing the patient for immediate harm ensures their safety and guides the urgency of follow-up actions.
An incident report after a medication error should be completed:
Answer: As soon as possible after the event while details are fresh
Incident reports must be completed promptly after the event to ensure accuracy and enable timely corrective action.
A patient shows signs of anaphylaxis (throat swelling, difficulty breathing) after taking a medication. The AMAP should:
Answer: Call 911 and notify the nurse immediately while staying with the patient
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate emergency services and nurse notification while the AMAP stays with the patient.