A resident’s MAR indicates that blood pressure should be che…

A resident’s MAR indicates that blood pressure should be checked and documented before administration of a blood pressure medication. It also indicates the medication should be held if the resident’s systolic blood pressure is below 120. An MA forgets to check blood pressure and administers the drug. The resident’s blood pressure drops dangerously low afterwards and the resident loses consciousness. Which of the following causes of medication errors is involved most directly in this case?

A nurse is at a conference and witnesses a woman drop to the…

A nurse is at a conference and witnesses a woman drop to the ground suddenly. Upon initial assessment, the nurse notes that the woman appears pale, has no visible respirations, is unresponsive, and has no palpable pulse. The nurse suspects a sudden cardiac arrest and knows that which of the following interventions are immediately necessary in this situation? Select all that apply: