Map Knowledge Test Questions with
100% Verified Correct Solutions
when and why do you complete an accuracy check? - ANSWER prior to the first
medication administration of the new month, two staff (ideally together) will check
the new months med sheets for accuracy and to ensure all ongoing transcriptions
were copied onto the new sheet
when are acceptable medication sheet codes used? - ANSWER when a medication is
administered at a location other than the home, the person is learning to self-administer
their medication, or the person was not present during medication administration time
in what scenario does a specific time not need to be written for a medication?
- ANSWER if it is a PRN
what are the steps for discontinuing a medication? - ANSWER cross out all open boxes
on the medication sheet, draw a diagonal line through the left side and add DC date
and initials, draw a diagonal line through the right side and add DC date and initials
what are the steps to complete when an HCP order is received? - ANSWER transcribe
order onto med sheet, post (documentation of the staff who completed the
transcription), and verify (review of the transcription by a second staff member)
why is posting and verifying necessary? - ANSWER to ensure all medication orders
are transcribed accurately so that medication is administered as ordered
, what do you do if an HCP order says "no new orders" or "no medication changes"? -
ANSWER still post and verify the order
what do you do if two certified/licensed staff are not available when the medication is
due to be administered? - ANSWER first staff completes the transcription and posts
the HCP order, the next staff on duty must verify the order
how to do you receive telephone orders? how are they different than written HCP
orders? - ANSWER orders are posted and verified when the order is initially
obtained and again after the HCP as signed the order
what details must be included in PRN medication order? - ANSWER specific target signs
and symptoms for use, measurable objective criteria if needed, frequency, and
parameters for use
how do you document administering a PRN? - ANSWER in medication box, write
initials and time administered (under correct date) and use a box based on time of
administration. additionally, you must write a corresponding medication progress note
what are the 5 rights of medication administration? - ANSWER right person,
right medication, right dose, right time, right route
if you don't know the person you are administering meds to, how should you identify
them? - ANSWER look at a current picture or ask staff who is familiar with the person
how do you determine medication dose on a pharmacy label? - ANSWER multiplying the
strength by the amount
what are the 3 checks of medication administration? - ANSWER 1. HCP order and
pharmacy label
100% Verified Correct Solutions
when and why do you complete an accuracy check? - ANSWER prior to the first
medication administration of the new month, two staff (ideally together) will check
the new months med sheets for accuracy and to ensure all ongoing transcriptions
were copied onto the new sheet
when are acceptable medication sheet codes used? - ANSWER when a medication is
administered at a location other than the home, the person is learning to self-administer
their medication, or the person was not present during medication administration time
in what scenario does a specific time not need to be written for a medication?
- ANSWER if it is a PRN
what are the steps for discontinuing a medication? - ANSWER cross out all open boxes
on the medication sheet, draw a diagonal line through the left side and add DC date
and initials, draw a diagonal line through the right side and add DC date and initials
what are the steps to complete when an HCP order is received? - ANSWER transcribe
order onto med sheet, post (documentation of the staff who completed the
transcription), and verify (review of the transcription by a second staff member)
why is posting and verifying necessary? - ANSWER to ensure all medication orders
are transcribed accurately so that medication is administered as ordered
, what do you do if an HCP order says "no new orders" or "no medication changes"? -
ANSWER still post and verify the order
what do you do if two certified/licensed staff are not available when the medication is
due to be administered? - ANSWER first staff completes the transcription and posts
the HCP order, the next staff on duty must verify the order
how to do you receive telephone orders? how are they different than written HCP
orders? - ANSWER orders are posted and verified when the order is initially
obtained and again after the HCP as signed the order
what details must be included in PRN medication order? - ANSWER specific target signs
and symptoms for use, measurable objective criteria if needed, frequency, and
parameters for use
how do you document administering a PRN? - ANSWER in medication box, write
initials and time administered (under correct date) and use a box based on time of
administration. additionally, you must write a corresponding medication progress note
what are the 5 rights of medication administration? - ANSWER right person,
right medication, right dose, right time, right route
if you don't know the person you are administering meds to, how should you identify
them? - ANSWER look at a current picture or ask staff who is familiar with the person
how do you determine medication dose on a pharmacy label? - ANSWER multiplying the
strength by the amount
what are the 3 checks of medication administration? - ANSWER 1. HCP order and
pharmacy label
