DHA Nursing Medication Administration and Safety 2

Question 1

What is the DHA guideline for look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) medication management?

Accepted Answer

Separate storage, use tall-man lettering, alert stickers, and include both generic and brand names on orders to prevent confusion

Answer

DHA requires special handling of LASA medications including physical separation in storage, tall-man lettering (e.g., DOPamine vs DOBUTamine), alert stickers, and inclusion of both names on prescriptions.

Question 2

What is the DHA requirement for patient allergy assessment before medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Verify allergy status on admission, document in the medical record, apply allergy wristband, and check before each medication administration

Answer

DHA requires comprehensive allergy assessment on admission covering drug, food, and environmental allergies, documentation in the record, allergy wristband application, and verification before each medication.

Question 3

How should a DHA nurse calculate pediatric medication doses?

Accepted Answer

Calculate based on the child's weight in kilograms using the mg/kg formula and verify against recommended dose ranges

Answer

DHA pediatric medication dosing requires weight-based calculations using mg/kg formulas, verified against recommended dose ranges for the specific medication and age group, with mandatory independent double-checking.

Question 4

What is the DHA protocol for managing IV infiltration or extravasation?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop the infusion, aspirate residual fluid, apply appropriate compresses, elevate the limb, document and report

Answer

DHA protocols require immediate cessation of the infusion, aspiration of residual fluid through the catheter, application of hot or cold compresses depending on the medication, limb elevation, and detailed documentation.

Question 5

What continuing education does DHA require for nurses regarding medication safety?

Accepted Answer

Annual medication safety competency assessments, updates on new medications and protocols, and high-alert medication training

Answer

DHA requires ongoing medication safety education including annual competency assessments, updates on formulary changes and new medications, high-alert medication training, and participation in safety improvement initiatives.

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Medication Administration and Safety 2