Which item is not part of the five rights of medication administration?

• A. Right patient
• B. Right dose
• C. Right glove size
• D. Right route

Answer: (C)

This item focuses on the safety checks used in medication administration. The five rights are giving the medication to the correct patient, the correct drug, in the correct dose, by the correct route, and at the correct time. Right glove size is not part of those checks. Gloves are essential for infection control and protecting both patient and nurse, but they don’t determine whether you’ve given the right drug, in the right amount, through the correct route, to the right person, at the right time. The other rights directly prevent medication errors by ensuring identity, accuracy of the drug and dose, proper administration method, and timely delivery.