NHS Band 5 Nurse Mock Interview

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Question 22 of 30

What would you do if a physician prescribed a medication for you to give a patient, but you were unsure if it read 2 mg or .2 mg?

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Krista Wenz
Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

This question might seem like it has an obvious answer (ask the physician to clarify before administering the medication). Still, you would be surprised by how many candidates I have interviewed who said they would give what dosage they felt was correct from their training and experience. While your training and expertise are essential to being an excellent nurse, you must also know when to ask for help and clarification. It could be the difference between life and death if you give an inaccurate drug dosage, so you should always err on the side of caution.

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