Question

A nurse is called away for an urgent situation in another room while still charting. A few minutes later a nursing assistant comes in to assist the patient to the restroom. The nursing assistant charts on the patient under the previous nurses' login password.

Which two actions will prevent this problem in the future?
Choose 2 answers.
A.) The nurse should lock the workstation prior to leaving for another room
B.) The nursing assistant should log into the chart using their own password
C.) The nurse should finish work at the station before leaving to help other staff
D.) The nursing assistant should log into the chart with the nurse supervisor's password

Answer 1

The nurse should lock the workstation and the nursing assistant should use their own password to log into the chart.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two actions that will prevent this problem in the future are:

1. A. The nurse should lock the workstation prior to leaving for another room.
2. B. The nursing assistant should log into the chart using their own password.

By locking the workstation, the nurse ensures that no unauthorized access is granted while they are away. And by logging in with their own password, the nursing assistant ensures that their actions are properly recorded and attributed to them.