The Ten Rights of Medication Administration

THIS ARE THE TEN FOLLOWING RIGHTS OF THE PATIENTS (with some additional rights, but don’t be confused you can ignore it.):

researched and explained by: Eurico

Remember that: A patient’s rights occur at many different levels, and at all specialties.

1. Right Patient regarding to the right patient to be administered a medication.

2. Right Medication regarding to the right medication to be administered to a patient.

3. Right Dosage right and enough dose.

4. Right Route medication should take on it’s real time matter of way. (if must to be taken oral, it should be taken orally.)

5. Right Time should be according on right time. ( if it should be taken by 7 in the morning in should be taken on 7 in the morning.)

6. Right Documentation right input  of information,  data, and  details.

7. Right Client Education right health teaching.

8. Right to Refuse right to reject medication.

9. Right Assessment right to determine real illness. ( examination)

10. Right Evaluation right examination and right judgment. (finalized examination )

 

. right to receive information

.right to make decisions regarding the health care that is recommended

.right to courtesy, respect, dignity, responsiveness, and timely attention to health needs

.right to confidentiality

.right to continuity of health care

.right to have adequate health care

 

I think we should add another official right on the “TEN RIGHTS OF THE PATIENT IN HAVING MEDICATION”.

and that is “RIGHT EXPIRY DATE”.

 

~Syringe~

The Parts of a Syringe

A needle syringe is a device used for injecting, removing or infusing fluids. They are most commonly known in health care settings for injecting medications and for use in removing blood from the body. Syringes can differ in size and type, and they can be made of glass or plastic. The syringe chosen usually depends on its intended purpose. The syringe consists of a plunger, barrel, hub, needle and the needle’s protective cover. It is important that all parts of a syringe coming into contact with the body be kept free of contamination.

The Plunger

The plunger is located at the end of the syringe and can be made of clouded or colored glass or plastic. Its purpose is to fill or empty the barrel. The plunger is pulled back to fill the barrel and is pushed forward for emptying.

The Barrel

The barrel is the part of the syringe that contains the fluid, whether it is a medication, blood or a solution drawn from the body. It is usually calibrated in tenths (a tenth is equal to 0.1 milliliters) to make precise measurements of the quantity of the fluid that is to be given or removed. The barrel can range in size from 0.5 mL to 50 mL.

The Hub

The lower end of the syringe, opposite the plunger, terminates into a needle hub. The hub consists of a needle adapter that allows the needle to be attached to the syringe. The hub also functions to lock the needle in place while using the syringe for its desired function

The Needle

The needle consists of the shaft, lumen and bevel. Needles vary in length, size of the shaft and size of the lumen. The shaft is the metal’s length and is usually chosen depending upon the route and site of administration, physical mass of the client, and the thickness of the medication. The lumen, also known as the bore, is the hollow space within the needle. The diameter of the lumen is known by the needle’s number gauge. The lumen is chosen with the same specifications as the shaft. The last part of the needle, the bevel, is the pointed end and determines the needle’s sharpness.

Protective Cover/Cap

The protective cover/cap is provided to maintain the needle’s sterility. Needle sticks are a common way of transporting infections to health care providers and clients. The needle’s bevel is covered to limit the amount of accidents that could happen involving needles and to ensure that only the intended client receives the needle stick. In an attempt to reduce contamination and increase safety, most needles are disposable and are thrown out after a single use.