CCN Medication Administration & Emergency Response

Question 1

What is the primary goal of medication administration in correctional settings?

Accepted Answer

To ensure adherence to medical treatment and prevent health deterioration

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To reduce the number of medical staff.

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To eliminate the need for physicians.

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To manage facility schedules.

Question 2

Why is the 'five rights' principle important in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

It ensures the right patient, drug, dose, time, and route are followed

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It speeds up the process.

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It reduces patient interaction.

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It replaces physician’s role in care.

Question 3

What is the nurse's first action in an emergency medical situation?

Accepted Answer

Perform primary assessment and ensure ABCs

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Notify administration immediately.

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Document the situation.

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Call the inmate’s family.

Question 4

How should emergency medication like epinephrine be stored?

Accepted Answer

In an accessible emergency kit that is regularly checked

Answer

In a locked drawer with narcotics.

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In the administrator’s office.

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Inmate’s personal cell.

Question 5

What role does documentation play in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To provide evidence of care and track treatment outcomes

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To reduce charting requirements.

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To communicate with inmate families.

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To track facility finances.

Question 6

Why is it critical to assess inmates before administering medication?

Accepted Answer

To confirm medication appropriateness based on current health status

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To follow physician orders blindly.

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To meet documentation quotas.

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To reduce workload.

Question 7

What is a common barrier to emergency response in correctional facilities?

Accepted Answer

Restricted access due to security and staffing constraints

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Excess medical staff.

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Inmate cooperation.

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High equipment availability.

Question 8

How should controlled substances be managed in a correctional setting?

Accepted Answer

Tracked with inventory logs and stored in secure, limited-access locations

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Stored in the general supply closet.

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Accessed by all medical staff freely.

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Administered without tracking.

Question 9

What is the importance of nurse training for emergency response in corrections?

Accepted Answer

To ensure timely and effective intervention during medical emergencies

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To replace correctional officers.

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To prevent legal liability.

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To reduce health evaluations.