High-alert safeguards

PTCB PTCE
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
Select all that apply
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A pharmacy technician is contributing to a high-alert safety project. Which measures are supported by the source? Select all that apply.

Standardize storage processes.✓ Correct

Consistent storage is a listed safety approach.
Standardize preparation processes.✓ Correct

Consistent preparation is also listed.
Use an independent double-check when necessary.✓ Correct

An independent check is a listed redundancy.
Eliminate all verification steps.✗ Incorrect

Removing verification conflicts with the listed checks.
Make storage procedures vary with every retrieval.✗ Incorrect

Repeatedly changing the process conflicts with standardization.

Answer

A. Standardize storage processes. · B. Standardize preparation processes. · C. Use an independent double-check when necessary.

Rationale

Consistent handling processes and added verification are identified safety approaches. These safeguards can be applied when necessary to high-alert medications.

RememberStandardize processes and add checks when needed.

Sources

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition: Chapter 2 Legal/Ethical Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Medication Safety in High-Risk Situations › HIGH-RISK (HIGH-ALERT) MEDICATIONS · 2nd edition, 2023
State Operations Manual Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Page 319

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