Med Aide Quizzes And Tests From All Units
Is a med aide allowed to give a PRN medication without a nurse's specific delegation? False (Med aides
can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse)
What task can med aides not perform? Give first doses of new meds
What factors affe...
Is a med aide allowed to give a PRN medication without a nurse's specific delegation? False (Med aides
can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse)
What task can med aides not perform? Give first doses of new meds
What factors affect drug actions? Weight, age, metabolic rate, and tolerance
What are the six rights of medication administration? The right drug, the right person, the right
documentation, the right route, the right dose, and the right time
Before working as a med aide, what must you do? Pass course exams, complete and demonstrate skills
As a med aide, what should you do? Work within the legal limits of your role
Is it appropriate to discuss personal problems with patients? No (This is a boundary violation)
What should you do if a nurse asks you to perform a task beyond your legal limits? Refuse to follow the
nurse's order and explain why
If you're unsure about giving a certain drug, what should you do? Ask the nurse
Can you perform a task that is not in your job description? No (You should tell the nurse you have not
done the task before and ask for help)
When performing a delegated task, what must you do? Complete the task safely
If a nurse asks you to perform a task, what should you do except... Do the task even though you have
not been trained
,What tasks can nurses delegate to med aides? Not give certain drugs
What power does the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have over drugs? Determine the safety and
effectiveness of drugs before marketing, ensure that manufacturers meet labeling requirements, ensure
advertising standards are met when manufacturers market drugs
If you fail to do something that a reasonable and careful person would have done, what are you?
Negligent
What is invasion of privacy if... You violate a person's right to have their name, photo, or private affairs
made public without giving consent
If you suspect abuse of a patient or resident, what should you do? Share your concerns with your
supervisor
Can Schedule 11 drugs lead to severe psychological or physical dependence? Yes
What is battery if... You touch someone's body without their consent
What is abuse if... The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person
What is ethics if... Knowledge of what is right conduct and wrong conduct
Is an ethical person someone who behaves in the right way? Yes
How do you display ethical behavior by... Keeping someone's property safe
To protect yourself from assault and battery, what should you do? Get someone's consent before doing
a procedure
, What is malpractice if... A nurse gives the wrong dosage of a drug to a person
What is negligence if... You gave a drug to the wrong person
What is fraud if... You trick someone into taking a drug
What is verbal abuse if... You scold someone for refusing to take ordered drugs
What can happen if you violate or fail to comply with the Controlled Substance Act? A fine and prison
term
What are examples of subjective data if... Pain and nausea are examples of subjective data
What observations should you report immediately if... Complaints of sudden severe pain occur
What are examples of medical diagnosis if... Cancer and diabetes are examples of medical diagnosis
How long should you wait before taking an oral temperature if someone is eating? 15-20 minutes
What does a blood pressure reading of 118/78 indicate? It is within normal range
How does good communication occur if... You give information in a logical and orderly manner
When should you give an ordered medication if it's labeled for 1700 hours? At 5:00 PM
Symptoms are an example of what? ✔️Subjective Data
Which of the following is not objective data? A persons respiratory rate, the color of a persons urine, a
persons blood pressure, or pain felt by a person? ✔️Pain felt by a person
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