Med aide state test questions and answers | latest version | 2024/2025 | already passed
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Med aide state test questions and
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What is the primary role of a medication aide in a healthcare setting?
- To prescribe medications
- To create treatment plans
To administer medications
- To perform surgical procedures
What sh...
Med aide state test questions and
answers | latest version | 2024/2025 |
already passed
What is the primary role of a medication aide in a healthcare setting?
- To prescribe medications
- To create treatment plans
✔✔ To administer medications
- To perform surgical procedures
What should be done if a medication aide finds a medication error?
- Ignore it if the patient is stable
✔✔ Report it immediately to a supervisor
- Attempt to correct the error themselves
- Document it without reporting
Which of the following is a key responsibility when administering oral medications?
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,- Crushing tablets for easier ingestion
✔✔ Confirming the patient's identity before administration
- Giving medications without checking allergies
- Administering medications without regard to the time of day
How should a medication aide handle a medication that appears to be damaged or expired?
- Use it if no replacement is available
- Continue using it if the patient requests it
✔✔ Discard it properly and obtain a new medication
- Report the issue to the patient’s family
When documenting medication administration, what is a critical element to include?
✔✔ The exact time the medication was given
- The patient's emotional state
- The cost of the medication
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,- The brand name of the medication
What is an important consideration when administering medications via a feeding tube?
- Use any available liquid medication
✔✔ Verify the medication is compatible with the feeding tube
- Administer the medication without checking tube placement
- Mix the medication with solid food to aid ingestion
How should a medication aide respond if a patient reports an adverse reaction to a medication?
- Reassure the patient that reactions are normal
- Continue administering the medication as prescribed
✔✔ Report the reaction to the healthcare provider immediately
- Document the reaction but take no further action
What action should a medication aide take if they are unsure about a medication’s dosage?
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, - Administer a lower dose to be safe
✔✔ Consult the medication’s label or a healthcare provider
- Give the patient a larger dose to ensure effectiveness
- Skip the dose until further information is available
How should a medication aide manage controlled substances?
- Store them in a common medication cabinet
- Keep them accessible to all staff
✔✔ Secure them in a locked container with restricted access
- Leave them on a counter for easy access
What is the appropriate method for disposing of unused or expired medications?
- Flush them down the toilet
- Throw them in the regular trash
✔✔ Follow specific disposal guidelines or return them to a designated take-back program
- Give them to another patient who may use them
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