Table 2.
Knowledge of High Alert Medications administration.
| No. | Questions | Answers | Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | |||
| 1 | Fast intravenous push of 1:1000 epinephrine 1 ampule for patient who has mild allergic reaction | False | 1,578 (66.8) | 728 (33.2) |
| 2 | When an emergency happens, administer 10% calcium chloride (CaCl2) 10 ml as a fast intravenous push (in 1–2 minutes) | False | 1,726 (66.6) | 638 (27.0) |
| 3 | 10% calcium gluconate and 10% CaCl2 are the same drug and are interchangeable | False | 1,491 (63.1) | 873 (36.9) |
| 4 | Dosage expression for insulin injection is “cc” or “ml” | False | 1,381 (58.4) | 983 (41.6) |
| 5 | Accurate chemotherapy dose calculation for adults is based on body weight whereas chemotherapy for children is based on body surface area | False | 1,446 (61.2) | 917 (38.8) |
| 6 | When an emergency such as ventricular fibrillation happens, push fast 15% potassium chloride (KCl) 10 ml intravenously | False | 1,502 (63.5) | 862 (36.5) |
| 7 | 15% KCl is better be added to Ringer’s solution for rapid infusion | False | 1,485 (62.8) | 878 (37.2) |
| 8 | Insulin syringe can be replaced by 1 ml syringe | False | 942 (39.8) | 1,421 (60.1) |
| 9 | Give fast IV infusion of 3% NaCl 500 ml for patient who has low sodium level | False | 1,298 (54.9) | 1,065 (45.1) |
| 10 | Port-A route can be used for blood withdrawal and drug injection generally | False | 1,431 (60.6) | 932 (39.4) |