Which rights of medication administration are ensured with "bar coding technology" which requires the practical nurse (PN) to scan the medication, client's identification bracelet and nurse's identification badge prior to administration medication?

• A. Right dose
• B. All of the above
• C. Right client
• D. Right time

Answer: (B)

Barcoding in medication administration is used to verify several rights by scanning the medication, the patient’s bracelet, and the nurse’s badge before giving the drug. Scanning the patient’s identification bracelet confirms you’re giving the medication to the intended person, and the system checks this against the order. Scanning the medication barcode ensures the drug and the prescribed dose match what’s in the order, preventing a wrong drug or dose. Scanning the nurse’s badge confirms the person administering is authorized to do so, adding accountability. The system also ties the action to the scheduled time and records the actual administration time, helping ensure the right time. Because this process covers right client, right dose, right time, and adds nurse verification, it supports all of the listed rights.