CRMA UNIT 1 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT SOLUTIONS(RATED A+)
Schedule 2 Drug - ANSWERControlled Substance, Addictive Orders last 1 month or 30
days
Psychotropic Drug - ANSWERMood/ Mind Altering Drug order lasts 3 months or 90
days
Validity of Orders - ANSWER12 months or 1 year. Except Psychotropic and Schedule 2
Medications brought to Facility by consumer, their family, their friends - ANSWERDo
NOT administer or discontinue w/o orders from person licensed to prescribe
medications
(usually authorized practitioner)
Urine Testing - ANSWERNOT TO BE DONE AROUND MEDICATION OR FOOD OR
AREAS THEY ARE PREPARED ON
Dispose of urine into toilet. Store urine testing tablets away from oral medications
5 Residents Rights - ANSWERInformed Consent
Right to refuse
Confidentiality
Privacy
Treatment with dignity and respect
What medications are you unable to pass? - ANSWERInjections (EXCEPT insulin and
epi-pen once received further training)
How long is your certificate valid? - ANSWER2 years
Where can you pass medications? - ANSWERAny assisted living facility in the state of
Maine
Diastolic Pressure - ANSWERThe number at which you hear the last clear pulse sound
when taking blood pressure
Carotid Pulse - ANSWERThe pulse taken on either side of neck along the trachea
Brachial Pulse - ANSWERPulse taken on the inside of the elbow
Skin/Trans-dermal Temperature - ANSWERNormal 94 f
Rectal Temperature - ANSWERNormal 99.5 F
, Auxillary Temperature - ANSWERUnder arm temperature
Normal 97.6 F
Oral Temperature - ANSWERNormal 98.6
Otic Temperature - ANSWEREar Temperature 99.5 F
Vital Signs (4) - ANSWERTemperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood Pressure
People Resources - ANSWERSupervisor
Pharmacist
Licensed Nurse
Physician
Telephone Order - ANSWERCan be accepted by a registered or licensed nurse or
pharmacist.
Must be signed by practitioner within 5 working days
Signs and Symptoms of Infection (7) - ANSWERInflamed Skin
Fever/ Chills
Pus
Nausea and Vomiting
Persistent diarrhea
Sore throat or cough
Painful Urination
Infection Chain (4) - ANSWERGerm> Place>
Susceptible Host> Entry way for germ to enter host
Additional Resources - ANSWERDrug Handbook
Poison Control
Websites
Drug Companies
Pharmacy inserts
The Entry to another Facility - ANSWERAll existing orders are no longer in effect.
Upon return from facility all orders MUST be reviewed and signed by practitioner
WITHIN 72 HOURS
CORRECT SOLUTIONS(RATED A+)
Schedule 2 Drug - ANSWERControlled Substance, Addictive Orders last 1 month or 30
days
Psychotropic Drug - ANSWERMood/ Mind Altering Drug order lasts 3 months or 90
days
Validity of Orders - ANSWER12 months or 1 year. Except Psychotropic and Schedule 2
Medications brought to Facility by consumer, their family, their friends - ANSWERDo
NOT administer or discontinue w/o orders from person licensed to prescribe
medications
(usually authorized practitioner)
Urine Testing - ANSWERNOT TO BE DONE AROUND MEDICATION OR FOOD OR
AREAS THEY ARE PREPARED ON
Dispose of urine into toilet. Store urine testing tablets away from oral medications
5 Residents Rights - ANSWERInformed Consent
Right to refuse
Confidentiality
Privacy
Treatment with dignity and respect
What medications are you unable to pass? - ANSWERInjections (EXCEPT insulin and
epi-pen once received further training)
How long is your certificate valid? - ANSWER2 years
Where can you pass medications? - ANSWERAny assisted living facility in the state of
Maine
Diastolic Pressure - ANSWERThe number at which you hear the last clear pulse sound
when taking blood pressure
Carotid Pulse - ANSWERThe pulse taken on either side of neck along the trachea
Brachial Pulse - ANSWERPulse taken on the inside of the elbow
Skin/Trans-dermal Temperature - ANSWERNormal 94 f
Rectal Temperature - ANSWERNormal 99.5 F
, Auxillary Temperature - ANSWERUnder arm temperature
Normal 97.6 F
Oral Temperature - ANSWERNormal 98.6
Otic Temperature - ANSWEREar Temperature 99.5 F
Vital Signs (4) - ANSWERTemperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood Pressure
People Resources - ANSWERSupervisor
Pharmacist
Licensed Nurse
Physician
Telephone Order - ANSWERCan be accepted by a registered or licensed nurse or
pharmacist.
Must be signed by practitioner within 5 working days
Signs and Symptoms of Infection (7) - ANSWERInflamed Skin
Fever/ Chills
Pus
Nausea and Vomiting
Persistent diarrhea
Sore throat or cough
Painful Urination
Infection Chain (4) - ANSWERGerm> Place>
Susceptible Host> Entry way for germ to enter host
Additional Resources - ANSWERDrug Handbook
Poison Control
Websites
Drug Companies
Pharmacy inserts
The Entry to another Facility - ANSWERAll existing orders are no longer in effect.
Upon return from facility all orders MUST be reviewed and signed by practitioner
WITHIN 72 HOURS
