CRMA exam 2024 with 100% correct answers

If a CRMA is concerned about the side effects of a medication where would you look for this information? - correct answer Ask a pharmacist, look in the Nursing Drug Book, Look in the Physician Book. List 4 types of resources available to you regarding questions about medications - correct answer Supervisor, Pharmactist, Licensed Nurse, Physician A client has an order for Glucotrol 1 tab PO before meals. You give 1 tablet at 9am. The client ate breakfast at 730am. Is this an error? Why or Why not? - correct answer Yes because it was not give before client ate as prescribed What is the normal range for pulse? - correct answer 60-100 bpm What is the normal range for respirations? - correct answer 12-20 breaths per minute What is the normal range for temperature? - correct answer 98.6 What is the normal range for blood pressure? - correct answer 120/80 What does PRN stand for? - correct answer As needed The apical heart rate can be heard on the left side of the chest at the apex of the heart using what? - correct answer Stethescope Name the two injectabl mdications that a CRMA can be taught to administer as specifically stated in Section 7 of the State of Maine regulations - correct answer Insulin and Epipen List the 6 legal and Ethical responsibilites of a CRMA - correct answer 1) Be prepared to administer medication in a safe, proper, and accurate manner 2) Record administration of medications 3) Report incidents 4) Be aware and knowledgable of resident rights 5) Maintain resident confidentiality 6) Administers drugs according to duly authorized licensed pracitioners orders Whic type of refrigerated medication cannot be stored with food? - correct answer Vaccines If a resident in a facility is subjected to emotional, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse or exploitation, the circumstances must be immediately reported to whom? - correct answer The state (DHHS) Medications for (blank) use shall be kept (blank) from medication to be taken internally - correct answer external A count of Schedule II medications shal lbe kept on a (blank) basis if being used and on a (blank) basis if not in use - correct answer daily;weekly If two residents are prescribed the same medication can you borrow from one resident's supply to give to the other resident? Why or why not? - correct answer No because the meds are property of the client and their insurance only covers enough for their prescribed amount. Who are 3 people or disciplines who can take a phone order? - correct answer Registered nurse Licensed Practical nurse Pharmacist What steps must a CRMA take when a medication error is made or discovered? - correct answer Report error to supervisor Fill out a med error report Check on client/monitor for adverse reactions Can antipsychotic type medications be prescribed on a PRN basis only? Explain Why - correct answer No because client needs to already have been on it regualrly for it to build up in their system to be effective. How are Schedule II medications stored? - correct answer Double Locked Who is authorized