AMAP AMAP Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An AMAP suspects a patient is having an allergic reaction to a medication just administered. The FIRST action should be:
- Stop the medication and notify the supervising nurse immediately (Correct answer)
- Administer an antihistamine from the supply cabinet
- Wait to see if symptoms resolve on their own
- Document the reaction and continue the medication
Correct answer: Stop the medication and notify the supervising nurse immediately
Stopping the medication and immediately notifying the supervising nurse is the correct first response to a suspected allergic reaction.
Question 2: A patient who received medication is found unresponsive. The AMAP should FIRST:
- Call for help and activate the emergency response system (Correct answer)
- Administer more medication to counteract the effect
- Leave the patient to find the nurse
- Document the incident before calling for help
Correct answer: Call for help and activate the emergency response system
Calling for help and activating the emergency response system ensures trained personnel respond quickly to a life-threatening situation.
Question 3: Which of the following constitutes a medication error that MUST be reported?
- Giving the correct medication to the wrong patient (Correct answer)
- Giving the correct dose at the correct time
- Following all six rights correctly
- Using the prescribed route of administration
Correct answer: Giving the correct medication to the wrong patient
Administering medication to the wrong patient is a serious medication error that must be reported immediately to prevent harm and for quality improvement.
Question 4: After a medication error occurs, which action should the AMAP take FIRST?
- Assess the patient for any immediate harm (Correct answer)
- Correct the documentation to avoid detection
- Administer more medication to fix the error
- Wait until end of shift to report
Correct answer: Assess the patient for any immediate harm
Assessing the patient for immediate harm ensures their safety and guides the urgency of follow-up actions.
Question 5: An incident report after a medication error should be completed:
- As soon as possible after the event while details are fresh (Correct answer)
- At the end of the week during staff meetings
- Only if the patient was visibly harmed
- By the supervisor, not the AMAP who made the error
Correct answer: As soon as possible after the event while details are fresh
Incident reports must be completed promptly after the event to ensure accuracy and enable timely corrective action.
Question 6: A patient shows signs of anaphylaxis (throat swelling, difficulty breathing) after taking a medication. The AMAP should:
- Call 911 and notify the nurse immediately while staying with the patient (Correct answer)
- Give the patient water to dilute the medication
- Wait to see if the patient improves in 10 minutes
- Document the allergy for future reference and monitor
Correct answer: Call 911 and notify the nurse immediately while staying with the patient
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate emergency services and nurse notification while the AMAP stays with the patient.
AMAP AMAP Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting 1
An AMAP suspects a patient is having an allergic reaction to a medication just administered.
The FIRST action should be: