Med Aide - Chapter 8 Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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Med Aide - Chapter 8
Med Aide - Chapter 8 Exam Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Graded A+
What should a medication aide do if they find an error in a patient's medication administration
record?
- Ignore the error if it seems minor
- Correct the error and continue with their duties
- ...
Med Aide - Chapter 8 Exam Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Graded A+
What should a medication aide do if they find an error in a patient's medication administration
record?
- Ignore the error if it seems minor
- Correct the error and continue with their duties
- ✔✔ Report the error to the supervising nurse and follow facility protocols for documentation
- Attempt to correct the error themselves without notifying anyone
How often should a medication aide check a patient’s identification before administering
medication?
- Only at the beginning of each shift
- Only when the medication is first prescribed
- ✔✔ Each time medication is administered
- At the end of each shift
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,What is the most appropriate action if a medication aide encounters a medication with a damaged
label?
- ✔✔ Do not administer the medication and report the issue to the supervising nurse
- Administer the medication if it appears to be intact
- Attempt to guess the medication based on its appearance
- Use the medication despite the label being damaged
Which of the following best describes how a medication aide should handle controlled
substances?
- ✔✔ Keep them in a locked drawer and document their use according to facility policies
- Store them with other medications in an unlocked cabinet
- Share them with other staff if needed
- Keep them in a readily accessible location for easy access
What is the most appropriate way for a medication aide to handle a patient’s refusal to take
medication?
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, - ✔✔ Document the refusal and inform the supervising nurse of the situation
- Force the medication upon the patient
- Ignore the refusal and proceed with other tasks
- Report the refusal to the patient’s family only
How should a medication aide manage medications that need to be administered at different
times of the day?
- Administer all medications at once if possible
- ✔✔ Follow the prescribed schedule and set reminders to ensure timely administration
- Administer them at the most convenient time for the aide
- Delay the administration until all medications can be given together
What action should a medication aide take if they accidentally drop a medication pill on the
floor?
- ✔✔ Discard the pill, obtain a new one, and document the incident according to facility
procedures
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