FREE MACE Medication Assistant: Roles & Responsibilities Question and Answers

Question 1

Whose medical information is the responsibility of the medication assistant?

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Residents he/she is assigned to

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Residents assigned to their supervising nurse

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All residents at their place of employment

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All residents on the unit or floor

Question 2

Which of the following is within the responsibility of the medication assistant?

Accepted Answer

Giving PRN medications ordered after checking with the resident’s nurse

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Converting medication dosage from milligrams to micrograms

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Withholding a patient medication without reviewing it with the nurse first

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Giving the first dose of a newly ordered medication to the client

Question 3

Which of the following does not limit a medication aid's role?

Accepted Answer

Report changes in client status regarding drug therapy to ensure client comfort and safety

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Make decisions that might include withholding medications

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Call the physician about client status or need for medication

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Observe the client’s need for, or response to, medications, including PRN medications

Question 4

Keeping your competence focuses on the

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MA-C who does not have the necessary skills to do something successful

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MA-C gaining greater knowledge to perform newer skills

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Person who cannot perform the role of a Medication Aide due to mental deficiency

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Knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to fulfill the role as an MA-C

Question 5

Which of the following might lead a medication assistant to believe that a resident may have experienced physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

Skin tears on the forearm

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Bruises in various stages of healing

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Refusal of patient to see any visitors

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Frequent crying or periods of sadness or withdrawal

Question 6

What is the definition of disclosing details about a resident to third parties that could harm the resident's reputation?

Accepted Answer

Libel

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Abuse

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Slander

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Neglect

Question 7

What is the definition of unlawful personal violence toward a resident (for instance, making people take medications against their will)?

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Battery

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Neglect

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Abuse

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Assault

Question 8

When administering medications, why should medication assistants follow the six rights of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Recent changes may have been made on the route the medication is to be given

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Recent changes might have been made on the dosage of the medication

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Recent changes may have been made on the time the medication is to be given

Question 9

What is the primary responsibility of a medication aide?

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Administering medication to patients

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Cleaning and sanitizing patients' rooms

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Assisting nurses with patient care

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Monitoring equipment functionality

Question 10

What is a necessary skill for medication aides?

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Attention to detail

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Physical strength and stamina

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Ability to multitask

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Interpersonal communication