Which of the following is NOT listed among the three safety principles?

• A. Wash hands
• B. Pay full attention to task
• C. Read label 3 times
• D. Wear gloves

Answer: (D)

The question tests which actions are considered the three safety principles in medication administration. The best choice is the option about wearing gloves because, in this context, the three safety principles are washing hands, paying full attention to the task, and reading the label three times. Washing hands reduces contamination and protects the patient; paying full attention helps prevent errors from distractions; reading the label three times ensures you verify the medication name, dose, and route at three critical moments. Wearing gloves, while important for infection control in many situations, is not one of these core safety principles and doesn’t directly address the verification and focus steps that prevent medication errors.