CMT Training Test Questions With Correct Answers

List the 6 rights of medication administration - Answer 1) Right person 2) right medicine 3) right dosage 4) right time 5) right route 6) right documentation 3 additional safety principles - Answer 1) wash hands 2) pay full attention to task 3) read label 3 times 3-Way Check. What must be compared? - Answer 1) HCP order 2) Pharmacy Lable 3) MAR T/F- A CMT is licensed by the Maryland board of Nursing to administer medications in Maryland - Answer FALSE T/F-The HCP must reorder medications at least every 30 days - Answer FALSE T/F- If an individual is having trouble breathing, call 911 before the nurse - Answer TRUE T/F- The CMT/UAP accompanying an individual to a HCP appointment is responsible for obtaining completed written orders and a completed medical appointment form. - Answer TRUE T/F- Medications may be re-ordered only at the time of a HCP appointment - Answer FALSE T/F- After receiving special training from the nurse, the CMT may administer medications intravenously - Answer FALSE Unlicensed people can administer medications only after completing the medical technician training program and receiving certification from the Maryland Board of nursing - Answer True Only the RNCM/DN may delegate medication administration to certified medication technician - Answer True All medications must have a healthcare professionals (HCP) order (PMOF) and pharmacy label - Answer True A HCP is the same as they PMOF - Answer True 8 components of the medication administration cycle - Answer 1) observe changes 2) report changes and or observations 3)Assist with the HCP visit 4) Obtain medications 5) store medications safely 6) administer medications correctly 7) ensure medications are taken 8) Document medications quickly and correctly reasons medications are used in relation to diseases and illnesses - Answer ~to cure!!! ~to prevent!!! ~to reduce and relieve symptoms ~to manage How can we insure personal rights, privacy and dignity of the individuals while giving medications - Answer ~Address individuals by name!!! ~Don't hang signs on the wall ~Don't have them line up at the door for medicine ~Offer privacy What to do if an individual refuses medication - Answer ~Ask why they are refusing ~Encourage them to take it ~Re-offer medications and tell them how important it is ~Report refusal to Nurse and/or supervisor ~Document refusal on the MAR