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Have you got a minute? I just need a drug check. start learning
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Oh sorry, Natasha. I can't at the moment. I'm just in the middle of sth and i can't leave it.
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Are you free at the moment? start learning
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Sorry, Natasha I'm tied up at the moment
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Are you busy at the moment or can you do a drug check with me? start learning
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Would you mind checking this morphine with me, please? start learning
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Yes, sure. Let me just wash my hands and I'll be with you.
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Anna checks that the drug count is correct before checking out an ampoule of pethidine for Mr Song start learning
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This ensures that none of the ampoules have been taken and misused
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Natasha checks the prescription in the Prescription Chart with Anna start learning
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Controlled drugs may only be given with a written order
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Natasha and Anna check the ampoule together start learning
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This ensures that the correct drug and dose is checked out
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Natasha and Anna check the expiry date on the ampoule start learning
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Out-of-date drugs may not be effective
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Natasha draws up the correct amount of the drug in the syringe and shows Anna start learning
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This is to prove that the syringe contains the controlled drug, not another colourless liquid
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Anna watches Natasha give Mr Song the injection of pethidine start learning
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This proves that the patient has received the controlled drug
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Ask for assistance politely start learning
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Would you mind giving me a hand? I need someone to check this medication
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Do you mind taking beds one and two and I'll take three and four
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Acknowledge the contribution of other staff start learning
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Thanks for helping me, Hans. It was much easier to do this together
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Provide alternative suggestions start learning
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- Mrs Cho is refusing to drink anything. I don't know what to do. II - Have you tried apple juice? I know she'll drink that
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Be an active part of a team rather than work as an individual start learning
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I've finished all my work. Does anyone need a hand?
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Recognise when you're unable to help start learning
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I'm really snowed under at the moment. Can anyone else help you?
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Crosscheck the name of the medication on the Prescription Chart and the medication label
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Check the patient's full name by checking the hospital label on the Prescription Chart and by the chceking the patient's identity brancelet; also check the patient's date of birth if necessary
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Crosscheck the dose of the medication on the Prescription Chart and on the medication label
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Check the route of administration on the Prescription Chart
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Check how often the medication is to be given and at what times
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