Which of the following is a component of a Class B error?

A Class B error refers to medication errors that occur during the administration of medication. These errors often involve issues related to the timing of the medication administration as well as the technique used to deliver the medication to the patient.

In this context, errors related to time and technique encompass critical aspects such as administering a medication too early or too late, or using improper methods for administration, which can affect the medication’s effectiveness or patient safety. By focusing specifically on the timing and the method of delivery, Class B errors highlight the importance of proper procedures and adherence to timing protocols, essential in ensuring proper patient care.

Other components you might consider do touch on various aspects of the medication administration process, but they do not fit the definition of a Class B error as directly as the issues related to time and technique do. For instance, failure to document right medications primarily involves record-keeping errors, miscommunication with the pharmacy deals with communication issues rather than the act of administration itself, and inadequate staff training is more about preparation than the execution of medication administration. Class B errors focus more narrowly on how and when medications are given to patients, which is why the correct answer emphasizes those specific aspects.