Table 1 Transparency of 9 medication safety pictograms in phase 1 and phase 2 among 66 nursing students
Intended meaning | Phase 1 Correct guesses (n = 66) | Phase 2 Correct guesses (n = 66) |
|---|---|---|
No. (%) | No. (%) | |
Concentrated electrolyte formulation | 21 (31.8%) | 63 (95.5%) |
Medication that requires airway management before administration | 38 (57.6%) | 66 (100%) |
Neuromuscular blocking agent | 41 (62.1%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication that can be given only via central line | 56 (84.8%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication that has a low volume dose | 59 (89.4%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication with a significant risk of harm if administered improperly | 60 (90.9%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication that must always be diluted before administration | 60 (90.9%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication that has a high incidence of calculation/dosage error | 64 (97.0%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication names that look alike and sound alike | 66 (100%) | 66 (100%) |
Total correct guesses | 465 (78.3%) | 591 (99.5%) |