Table 2 Translucency 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 | 56 (84.8%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication that requires airway management before administration | 33 (50%) | 66 (100%) |
Neuromuscular blocking agent | 43 (65.2%) | 65 (98.5%) |
Medication that can be given only via central line | 60 (90.9%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication that has a low volume dose | 57 (86.4%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication with a significant risk of harm if administered improperly | 46 (69.7%) | 65 (98.5%) |
Medication that must always be diluted before administration | 59 (89.4%) | 66 (100%) |
Medication that has a high incidence of calculation/dosage error | 50 (75.8%) | 65 (98.5%) |
Medication names that look alike and sound alike | 60 (90.9%) | 66 (100%) |
Total translucency scores \(\ge 5\) | 464 (78.1%) | 591 (99.5%) |