Mac test 2 questions with verified
answers
Which of the following is an example of a medication error outside the MA's control - ANS
✔✔The pharmacist has incorrectly filled a pre- scription based on a medication order that was
difficult to read
A medication aide can take an active role in helping to prevent medication errors by - ANS
✔✔Recognizing anything unusual about a medication order and asking for confirmation from
the nurse
Which of the following would be an example of an error caused by a medication aide failing to
follow instructions for use of a medication ? - ANS ✔✔The medication aide uses a pill splitter on
a large , enteric - coated tablet to make it easier for the resident to swallow .
should be reported because even though an error was prevented there may be a problem with
a process that can be fixed to improve safety . - ANS ✔✔Near misses
Administering certain medications with a full glass of water shaking certain liquid medica- tions ,
and storing certain medications in the refrigerator are examples of - ANS ✔✔Special
instructions
Which of the following is an example of an error caused by an MA failing to follow facility policy
- ANS ✔✔The MA leaves a medication cart unlocked and later discovers one blister pack of a
resident's medication is missing .
Which of the following is the best way to docu- ment the quantity fifteen milligrams so as to
reduce errors - ANS ✔✔15 mg
,How should an MA handle a question or concern about a medication from a resident's family
member - ANS ✔✔The MA should listen to the question or concern and report it to the
supervisor .
Why is it important for a medication aide to report to the nurse if a resident does not feel a
medication is working properly prevent an - ANS ✔✔Because may lead to a discovery of a
medication reporting a resident's concerns error such as an improperly filled prescrip- tion or
dosage mistake
Which of the following is true about medica- tion errors involving PRN medications ? - ANS
✔✔Errors with all medications , including PRN medications , should be documented and
reported immediately
How are a medication aide's ethics related to resident safety ? - ANS ✔✔CAn ethical MA is more
concerned with resident safety than possible disciplinary action for making an error
One role of the FDA is to new medications . - ANS ✔✔Approve
cation safety in long Medicaid Services ) involved in How is the CMS ( Centers for Medicare &
ensuring medi- term care ? - ANS ✔✔The CMS makes surveys of the types and severity of
medication errors in facilities receiving CMS funding
Which of the following is true of skin ? - ANS ✔✔Skin is a sense organ
Which of the following medication classes includes drugs commonly used to treat cellulitis - ANS
✔✔Antibiotics
A scabicide is a medication that kills - ANS ✔✔Mites
, Which of the following is true about medica- tions used to treat conditions of the integu-
mentary system ? - ANS ✔✔Integumentary system conditions may be treated with a
combination of topical and oral medications .
Which of the following should be immediately reported to the nurse if a resident is taking
antifungal medication ? - ANS ✔✔Yellowish eyes
Prescription topical corticosteroids work by and may have system- ic side effects such as - ANS
✔✔Reducing inflammation ; lowered infection resistance
One cause of cellulitis may be - ANS ✔✔MRSA
Fingernail discoloration may be a sign of - ANS ✔✔Fungal infection
Silver sulfadiazine may be used to reduce the risk of infection in residents with - ANS ✔✔Burns
Psoriasis is caused by a ( n ) and may be treated with - ANS ✔✔Autoimmune condition ;
immunosuppres- sant drug
Which of the following conditions may be treated with medication in powder form ? - ANS
✔✔Fungal infection
7. Which of the following disorders of the mus culoskeletal system is caused by aging ? - ANS
✔✔Osteoporosis
There are bones in the human skeleton . - ANS ✔✔206
answers
Which of the following is an example of a medication error outside the MA's control - ANS
✔✔The pharmacist has incorrectly filled a pre- scription based on a medication order that was
difficult to read
A medication aide can take an active role in helping to prevent medication errors by - ANS
✔✔Recognizing anything unusual about a medication order and asking for confirmation from
the nurse
Which of the following would be an example of an error caused by a medication aide failing to
follow instructions for use of a medication ? - ANS ✔✔The medication aide uses a pill splitter on
a large , enteric - coated tablet to make it easier for the resident to swallow .
should be reported because even though an error was prevented there may be a problem with
a process that can be fixed to improve safety . - ANS ✔✔Near misses
Administering certain medications with a full glass of water shaking certain liquid medica- tions ,
and storing certain medications in the refrigerator are examples of - ANS ✔✔Special
instructions
Which of the following is an example of an error caused by an MA failing to follow facility policy
- ANS ✔✔The MA leaves a medication cart unlocked and later discovers one blister pack of a
resident's medication is missing .
Which of the following is the best way to docu- ment the quantity fifteen milligrams so as to
reduce errors - ANS ✔✔15 mg
,How should an MA handle a question or concern about a medication from a resident's family
member - ANS ✔✔The MA should listen to the question or concern and report it to the
supervisor .
Why is it important for a medication aide to report to the nurse if a resident does not feel a
medication is working properly prevent an - ANS ✔✔Because may lead to a discovery of a
medication reporting a resident's concerns error such as an improperly filled prescrip- tion or
dosage mistake
Which of the following is true about medica- tion errors involving PRN medications ? - ANS
✔✔Errors with all medications , including PRN medications , should be documented and
reported immediately
How are a medication aide's ethics related to resident safety ? - ANS ✔✔CAn ethical MA is more
concerned with resident safety than possible disciplinary action for making an error
One role of the FDA is to new medications . - ANS ✔✔Approve
cation safety in long Medicaid Services ) involved in How is the CMS ( Centers for Medicare &
ensuring medi- term care ? - ANS ✔✔The CMS makes surveys of the types and severity of
medication errors in facilities receiving CMS funding
Which of the following is true of skin ? - ANS ✔✔Skin is a sense organ
Which of the following medication classes includes drugs commonly used to treat cellulitis - ANS
✔✔Antibiotics
A scabicide is a medication that kills - ANS ✔✔Mites
, Which of the following is true about medica- tions used to treat conditions of the integu-
mentary system ? - ANS ✔✔Integumentary system conditions may be treated with a
combination of topical and oral medications .
Which of the following should be immediately reported to the nurse if a resident is taking
antifungal medication ? - ANS ✔✔Yellowish eyes
Prescription topical corticosteroids work by and may have system- ic side effects such as - ANS
✔✔Reducing inflammation ; lowered infection resistance
One cause of cellulitis may be - ANS ✔✔MRSA
Fingernail discoloration may be a sign of - ANS ✔✔Fungal infection
Silver sulfadiazine may be used to reduce the risk of infection in residents with - ANS ✔✔Burns
Psoriasis is caused by a ( n ) and may be treated with - ANS ✔✔Autoimmune condition ;
immunosuppres- sant drug
Which of the following conditions may be treated with medication in powder form ? - ANS
✔✔Fungal infection
7. Which of the following disorders of the mus culoskeletal system is caused by aging ? - ANS
✔✔Osteoporosis
There are bones in the human skeleton . - ANS ✔✔206
