The Learner will apply the principles of safe medication administration of an analgesic using different routes in the Adult population. You will be required to use clinical judgment, reasoning, critical thinking skills, and past knowledge when choosing the appropriate pain medication based on patients’ history and background knowledge. This scenario is not about the actual skill/technique itself but rather focusing around the 10 rights of medication administration and the 4 checks.
Learning Objectives:
General Learning Outcomes
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Apply knowledge of the 10 rights of safe drug administration according to nursing program and competencies.
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Explain proper procedures to confirm drug orders prior to administration.
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Choose the most effective and safest drug, dose, and route for this patient based on patient history and physical assessment.
Specific Learning Objectives
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Apply knowledge utilizing a pain assessment tool to determine the patient’s need for analgesia.
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Determine appropriate analgesia based on patient history and presentation.
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Recall the steps to safe medication administration utilizing the rights and checks of safe medication
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Outline common adverse and/or side effects from medication on adult patients.
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Explain the importance of clarifying medication orders for safe administration.
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Examine the importance of SBAR as an effective tool to communicate patients’ information to other members of the health care team.
Cultural Safety Objectives
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Examine personal biases when caring for a patient that does not share the same values as you on vaccination.
Simulation Modality:
Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patientEvalution/Validation:
This simulation’s scenario and script were formally peer-reviewed by two external institutions, then the final simulation was pilot tested by several students on a student testing committee then as part of the Virtu-WIL Student Program’s rollout.
Keywords:
002b, Affinity LearningCitation:
Neis L, Ouellet K. Clinical Procedure: Medication Administration and Safety Using Different Routes: Adult Population. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2022. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/medication-administration-safety-adult/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
No
Profession:
Nursing
Levels:
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Multiple/General