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1. Reflection on your own performance last week
A. What went well?
B. What needs improvement?
C. Interventions/ strategies for improvement

Skill related questions
1. Why do you need to be more careful with IV medication administration?
2. What assessments are required prior to IV medication administration?
3. What are some of the reasons for the growing global concerns about antibiotic resistance? And state what you understand by the term 'Antimicrobial stewardship'?
4. What are the most common adverse reactions to IVAB's?
1. Reflection on your own performance last week
A. What went well? - I was able to effectively communicate with the healthcare team and follow proper protocols for medication administration.
B. What needs improvement? - I need to work on double-checking medication orders and improving my time management skills.
C. Interventions/ strategies for improvement - I will implement a system of double-checking medication orders with another nurse and prioritize my tasks more efficiently.

Skill related questions
1. Why do you need to be more careful with IV medication administration?
a. IV medications have a direct and rapid route of administration, making errors more critical.
b. IV medications have a higher potential for adverse reactions.
c. IV medications can have immediate effects on the patient's condition.
d. IV medications have a narrower margin of safety compared to oral medications.

2. What assessments are required prior to IV medication administration?
a. Assessing the patient's IV access for patency and signs of infection.
b. Assessing the patient's vital signs and baseline laboratory values.
c. Verifying the medication order and checking for allergies.
d. Assessing the patient's level of consciousness and ability to cooperate.

3. What are some of the reasons for the growing global concerns about antibiotic resistance? And state what you understand by the term 'Antimicrobial stewardship'?
a. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics leading to the development of resistant bacteria.
b. Lack of new antibiotic development to combat resistant strains.
c. Antibiotics being used in animal agriculture contributing to resistance in humans.
d. Antimicrobial stewardship involves promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics to preserve their effectiveness and minimize resistance.

4. What are the most common adverse reactions to IVAB's?
a. Allergic reactions, such as rash and anaphylaxis.
b. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
c. Renal and hepatic toxicity.
d. Superinfections, such as Clostridium difficile infection.