Summative Workbook Assessment
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This workbook contains a mixture of short answer and longer scenario-based questions. A suggested word count is indicated for each section and the potential maximum mark available. Where indicated, support with relevant references.
Section A: Medication management role
(Suggested word count for this section is 250, with a total of 14 marks)
Please outline your role in relation to Medicines Management for patients/clients/service users (10 marks)
When a handwritten prescription is used, what should the nurse do if part or all of a written prescription is illegible. Explain your suggested actions giving references. (2 marks)
What is the main regulatory agency for medicinal products in the UK, give one of the bodies roles? (2 marks)
Section B: Practice Specific Section
(Suggested word count is 310 with a total of 18 Marks)
Discuss the following questions with regards to your area of practice. Support all your answer with references.
A patient is being discharged from your care on a course of medications. What factors would you consider in preparing the patient to manage their medication at home and what is the process for discharging patients with medication?
(7 marks)
What are the ‘rights’ of medication administration and discuss their important in managing risks?
(4 marks)
Two nurses are doing the daily check of the CD cupboard and discover a discrepancy between the CD register and the stock amount counted out. What action should be taken?
(7 marks)
Section C: Medication errors
(Suggested word count 350 with a total of 18 marks)
Please support answer with references, where indicated
What is a ‘medication error’ and discuss potential factors which may lead to errors or incidents in the administration of medicines? Support your answer with references.
(8 marks)
What is meant by the term ‘near miss’ incident? Support with a reference.
(2 marks)
What actions should you take if you suspect you have committed a medication error? Support your answer with references.
(8 marks)
