Safety & LegalQuestion 85 of 100
Before giving a medication with a hold parameter for pulse, the aide should:
a.Measure the pulse and compare it to the ordered parameter before administering
b.Give the drug first, then check the pulse
c.Skip the pulse if the resident looks fine
d.Ask the resident to estimate their own pulse
Explanation
Vital-sign hold parameters require measuring the value (such as pulse or blood pressure) before administration and holding the dose if it falls outside the safe range. Checking after giving the dose would defeat the safety purpose.
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