Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Who needs to sign off when medications are destroyed in the facility?

1. Only the attending physician

2. Only the administering nurse

3. Two or more licensed or registered health personnel

4. Only the facility administrator

The correct answer is: Two or more licensed or registered health personnel

When medications are destroyed in a facility, it is important to have multiple licensed or registered health personnel sign off on the process. This is to ensure that proper protocols are followed and that there is accountability for the destruction of the medications. Option A is incorrect because relying solely on the attending physician may not provide enough oversight. Option B is incorrect because the administering nurse may not have the necessary qualifications or authority to sign off on medication destruction. Option D is incorrect because the facility administrator may not have direct involvement in and knowledge of the medication destruction process. Therefore, having at least two licensed or registered health personnel sign off ensures proper and thorough handling of the medication disposal.