CRMA Correct Answer-Certified Residential Medication Aide
Rule 1 for CRMA Correct Answer-written, signed, dated no order = no
medication
Who takes telephone orders? Correct Answer-RNA, LPN, Pharmacist
Members of your team as a CRMA Correct Answer-House managers,
RN consultant, Physicians, Pharmacists, Non-people resources(The pill
book, drugs.com)
6 links in the infection chain Correct Answer-Germ, Reservoirs, portal
of entry, susceptible host, means of transmission, portal of exit
Break the chain by... Correct Answer-Good hand-washing, wash fruits
and vegetables, etc.
All body fluids are considered infected Correct Answer-blood, semen,
vomit, saliva, feces, urine
All materials, instruments and surfaces should be treated as if they are
infected Correct Answer-Thermometers, needles, incontinent
pads/briefs, bathroom counters and tubs/showers, dirty water
, Signs/symptoms of infections Correct Answer-inflamed skin, fever
chills, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, sort throat, painful urination
Washing hands can help safeguard staff and residents Correct Answer-
wash hands before and after working with a consumer, wash after
removing gloves or other personal protective equipment (PPE)
H.A.M Correct Answer-Household, Apothecary, Metric
Metric System Correct Answer-1kg= 1000g (weight)
1g=1000 mg
1mg=1000 mcg (micrograms)
Household System Correct Answer-1 tsp=5 cc or ml (1cc= 1ml)
3 tsp = 15cc/mL = 1 tbsp
2 tbsp = 6 tsp = 30 cc/mL= 1 oz
First 5 rights of safe medication administration Correct Answer-
RRMTD: The right: Resident, Medication, Dose, Route, Time
Last 3 rights of safe medication administration Correct Answer-The
right: to know, refuse, documentation
Where do drugs come from? Correct Answer-Plants, Animals and
humans, Minerals, Microorganisms, Man-made