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6. A nurse intends to check the time scheduled before administering medication for a patient with
severe stomach ulcer. What is the best expression to confirm the right time?
a. "Are you aware of any allergies, particularly to penicillin?"
b. "I’ll be giving this to you orally. Is that how you usually receive it?"
c. "It’s time for your insulin. Is now the usual time for you?"
d. "Just to confirm, the prescribed dose is 20 mg. Does that look right to you?"
e. "Be aware that some people feel nausea after taking this. I’ll check back on you soon."

7. A nurse needs to administer a medication intravenously and confirms with the patient that this route
is familiar.
a. "I’ll be giving this to you intravenously. Is that how you usually receive it?"
b. "I have this scheduled for 16:00. Does that fit with your regular timing?"
c. "Have you been on any other medications for your condition recently?"
d. "Could you tell me if you’re allergic to any drugs, foods, or other substances?"
e. "Can you verify your name and one other identifier, like your address or birthdate?"

8. A nurse is about to confirm if the patient had any previous medication to check there is no
contraindication occuring before administering the precribed medication.What would the nurse say?
a. "Are you aware of any allergies, particularly to antibiotics?”
b. ”Can I see your ID bracelet to make sure I have the right patient?"
c. "Have you been on any other medications for your condition recently?"
d. "I have this scheduled for 16:00. Does that fit with your regular timing?"
e. "Be aware that some people feel nausea after taking this. I’ll check back on you soon."

9. A nurse needs to make a verification on a patient’s identity before giving medication. She needs to
clarify the patient’s date of birth and/ or address. How will the nurse ask the patient?
a. "Just to confirm, are you Mr. Santosa Nugraha?"
b. "Are you aware of any allergies, particularly to antibiotics?”
c. "I have this scheduled for 10:00. Does that fit with your regular timing?"
d. "Can you verify your name and one other identifier, like your address or birthdate?"
e. "Have you been on any other medications for your condition recently?"

10. A nurse is about to confirm if the patient is familiar with the medication route of the prescribed
medication. What would the nurse say?
a. "Have you been on any other medications for your condition recently?"
b. "I’ll be giving this to you subcutaneously. Is that how you usually receive it?"
c. "Just to confirm, the prescribed dose is 10 ml. Does that look right to you?"
d. "I’m giving you 15 gr. Does that sound correct based on what you were told?"
e. "Be aware that some people feel nausea after taking this. I’ll check back on you soon."

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