Certified Medication Aide Exam 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

What kind of drug reaction is life threatening? - ANSWER- What are your responsibilities as a CMA? - ANSWER-Assist a license nurse in providing safe and ethical care for clients. What do you do when you suspect abuse? - ANSWER-To give an account of something that has been seem, heard, or considered to be done to the supervising licensed nurse. What are examples of subjective data? Objective data? - ANSWER-Subjective data - Symptoms - is what the resident tells you but is not noticed through the senses, such as touch, etc. Opinions are considered subjective data. Objective data - signs- are those things you can see, hear, feel, or smell. What is necessary for good communication? - ANSWER-Communication requires a sender, a message, and receiver. What is an idiosyncratic reaction? - ANSWER- Where are most drugs metabolized (which body organ)? - ANSWER- Know steps to washing hands. - ANSWER-Use warm running water, keeping hands lower than elbows allowing water to flow toward fingertips. Firm rubbing motion. Liquid soap. Wash for 15 - 30 seconds. Dry hands, use a dry towel to turn faucet off. Avoid touching sink with clothing. Always use soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. How long are hands washed for? - ANSWER-15 - 30 seconds What is not legal for a CMA to do while working? - ANSWER-To give medications by any route that involves puncturing the skin, such as intramuscular or subcutaneous injections, or through intravenous lines. To take phone orders from a physician, demist, pharmacist, and registered nurse practitioner. The law states that all drugs must have a uniform __ and __. - ANSWER- List acceptable drug references. - ANSWER-Package insert, Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), and Pharmacist. A generic name of a drug always begins with what kind of letter? A brand name with what kind of letter? - ANSWER-Generic name always lowercase, Brand name is always capital.