Med Aide Quizzes and Tests from All Units | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
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Med Aide
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Med Aide
Med Aide Quizzes and Tests from All
Units | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Rated A+
What is the purpose of a "five rights" check before administering medication?
To ensure the right patient receives the right medication at the right dose, via the right route,
and at the right time
How s...
Med Aide Quizzes and Tests from All
Units | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Rated A+
What is the purpose of a "five rights" check before administering medication?
✔✔ To ensure the right patient receives the right medication at the right dose, via the right route,
and at the right time
How should a medication aide handle expired medications?
✔✔ Discard them according to facility protocols and regulations for proper disposal
What should a medication aide do if a patient refuses medication?
✔✔ Document the refusal and notify the supervising nurse or physician
How often should a medication aide perform hand hygiene?
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,✔✔ Before and after administering medication and after any patient contact
What is the correct action if a patient exhibits an allergic reaction to a medication?
✔✔ Stop the medication, provide appropriate care, and report the reaction to a healthcare
professional immediately
How should controlled substances be handled and stored?
✔✔ They should be stored in a locked cabinet with limited access and documented carefully
What is the appropriate action if a medication is administered incorrectly?
✔✔ Report the incident, provide any necessary follow-up care, and document the error
How should a medication aide manage a medication that has been dropped on the floor?
✔✔ Discard the dropped medication and obtain a new dose, following facility protocols
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,What should be checked before administering a medication to ensure proper dosage?
✔✔ The medication label and the physician's order
What is an important step in educating patients about their medications?
✔✔ Providing clear instructions on how to take the medication and explaining potential side
effects
What is the purpose of the "right route" in medication administration?
✔✔ To ensure that the medication is administered via the correct method, such as oral, topical,
or intravenous, as prescribed
How should a medication aide handle medications that are not labeled?
✔✔ Do not administer them; report the issue to a supervisor and obtain a correctly labeled
medication
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, What action should be taken if a medication is not available in the prescribed form?
✔✔ Contact the prescribing healthcare provider to discuss alternative options or obtain a
substitution
How should a medication aide verify a patient's identity before administration?
✔✔ Use at least two identifiers, such as name and date of birth, to confirm the patient's identity
What should be done if a patient shows signs of adverse effects after taking medication?
✔✔ Provide immediate care as needed, document the symptoms, and report them to the
healthcare provider
What is the proper procedure for administering injectable medications?
✔✔ Clean the injection site with antiseptic, use proper technique to administer the injection, and
dispose of needles and syringes safely
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