Question

exam : minimizing medication-related problems

1. what teaching method reverses the roles of teaching?

○ demonstration method
○ teachable moments
○ observation moments
○ teach back method

1. what is most likely to increase the risk of medication errors in older adults?

○ having two health conditions
○ having cognitive issues
○ using multiple drugs
○ refusing drugs

1. true or false: teamwork helps to increase and promote safe medication administration through clear and open communication to identify, report, and address concerns quickly.

○ true
○ false

Explanation:

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The teach - back method (also known as the "show - me" method) reverses the traditional teaching roles. In this method, the learner is asked to explain or demonstrate what they have learned back to the teacher, effectively putting the learner in a position to "teach" the information they should have grasped, thus reversing the usual teacher - to - student information flow of traditional teaching. Demonstration method is mainly about the teacher showing a skill or process. Teachable moments are unplanned opportunities for teaching. Observation moments are about watching rather than reversing teaching roles.

Using multiple drugs (polypharmacy) is a major risk factor for medication errors in older adults. When older adults take multiple drugs, there are more opportunities for drug - drug interactions, confusion about dosing schedules, and mix - ups between different medications. Having two health conditions is not as strongly associated with increased medication errors as polypharmacy. Cognitive issues can contribute, but the use of multiple drugs is a more direct and common cause of medication errors in this population. Refusing drugs may lead to non - adherence but not directly to medication errors in the same way as multiple drug use.

Teamwork in healthcare settings, especially around medication administration, is crucial. Clear and open communication among team members (such as nurses, doctors, pharmacists) allows for quick identification of potential medication - related concerns, reporting of issues, and addressing them promptly. This collaboration helps to prevent errors, ensure proper dosing, and manage drug interactions, thus promoting safe medication administration. So the statement is true.

Answer:

D. Teach back method

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