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Question 32 of 40 for our Addiction Nurse Mock Interview

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Question 32 of 40

If, during shift change, the nurse you are replacing told you to expect the narcotics count to be off because it was off when she began her shift, how would you handle the situation?

"Any time the count of medications does not match the record book, I would report the incident to my supervisor. While errors do occur, unfortunately, there could be other reasons for inaccurate counts. It is my responsibility to notify a supervisor. This puts the situation in the hands of someone with authority and protects me from any liability related to missing medications."

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How to Answer: If, during shift change, the nurse you are replacing told you to expect the narcotics count to be off because it was off when she began her shift, how would you handle the situation?

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  • 32. If, during shift change, the nurse you are replacing told you to expect the narcotics count to be off because it was off when she began her shift, how would you handle the situation?

      How to Answer

      State and federal guidelines mandate accurate record keeping of medications. No matter where you work as a nurse, part of the daily routine includes narcotics counts at the beginning and ending of each shift. The interviewer wants to know that you understand the importance of accurate record keeping and that you will handle any discrepancies within the legal guidelines.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level Example

      "Any time the count of medications does not match the record book, I would report the incident to my supervisor. While errors do occur, unfortunately, there could be other reasons for inaccurate counts. It is my responsibility to notify a supervisor. This puts the situation in the hands of someone with authority and protects me from any liability related to missing medications."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "If I were taking over a shift and the nurse who worked before me told me about a discrepancy between the narcotics count book and the actual medications on hand, I would first ask her if we can do another count to verify the discrepancy. If the count does reflect that medications are missing, I would immediately report this to my supervisor. This is not about getting someone into trouble, but about being accountable for the safety and well being of my patients, myself, and the other staff. Medication errors are sometimes made, but it is my responsibility to make sure I notify the appropriate people (my supervisor) to determine where the error occurred and to make sure it doesn't happen again."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "As a medical professional, I'm trusted with confidential information each day. I handle and respect the information and provide details to providers on a need to know the basis for further treatment."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I would ask the nurse if it reported to the pharmacy and supervisor. I would also contact them to have the situation corrected immediately."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Your answer shows that you are very thorough in your approach. Excellent response.
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