Question

Prior to administering any medication to your client, you would match the bar code on the medication to the bar code located on the
O A. client's medical alert necklace.
O B. hospital discharge paperwork.
O C. prescribed medication
O D. door outside the patient's bedroom

Answer 1

A. Client's medical alert necklace

Explanation:

A medical alert necklace consists of details like the client's name, medical conditions, allergies, prescribed medications, emergency contact number etc.

It should detail in a very precise and complete.

A detail like "diabetes mellitus-insulin dependent" could be seen on these type of medical alert jewelry.

These are basically identification tag like devices which are bar coded.

A healthcare service provider should cross verify and match the bar code on the medication to that of the bar code on the alert necklace to see if the medications are matching to the client's condition, whether it may cause any contraindications to the client due to any allergies etc.

Answer 2

Prior to administering any medication to your client, you would match the bar code on the medication to the bar code located on the A. client's medical alert necklace.

Explanation:

Bar code medication administration (BCMA) is a bar code system designed by Glenna Sue Kinnick to prevent medication errors in healthcare settings .

A medical identification tag is a small emblem or tag worn on a bracelet, neck chain, or on the clothing which bears a message that the wearer has an important medical condition he/she might require immediate attention. The tag is often made out of stainless steel or sterling silver

The  type of medical information included on the medical identification tag are

• The  name of the Patient
• Medical Conditions of the patient
• Allergies to Food, Insect, Metals, Medication, Etc.
• The  Medications which are given to the patient
• The  Emergency Contact Information