MACE PRACTICE EXAM PROFESSIONAL
REVIEW SHEET TESTED QUESTIONS
MASTER FILE
●● When should a Medication Aide report a medication error to the
supervisor?
A. Before the next medication is due
B. During the end-of-shift report
C. As soon as the error occurs
D. After calling the physician
Answer: C
●● What is one teaspoon of an elixir equal to?
A. 10 milliliters
B. 5 milliliters
C. 1 ounce
D. 1 pint
Answer: B
,●● Which of the following is a symptom of anaphylaxis, a life-
threatening allergic reaction?
A. High blood pressure
B. Quiet breathing
C. Slow heart rate
D. Wheezing
Answer: D
●● What should be the site selected for applying a transdermal patch?
A. Cold
B. Warm
C. Hairless
D. Odor free
Answer: C
●● Why is it important for you as a Medication Aide to introduce
yourself to the residents?
A. For the residents to know who is in charge
B. To build relationships with the residents
C. For the residents to be able to call you if needed
,D. To adhere to proper etiquette
Answer: B. To build relationships with the residents
●● You are asked by the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to give a
resident his pain medication.
You know your responsibility as the Medication Aide is to see that this
request is followed up.
Who should give further clarification?
A. The resident
B. Another CNA
C. The manager
D. The resident's roommate
Answer: C
●● Which of the following actions may the MA complete appropriately?
A. Administering medications
B. Ordering medications
C. Assessment of the resident's condition
D. Evaluating the effectiveness of medications
Answer: A
, ●● The Medication Aide is responsible for administering __________.
A. Only the medications learned in school
B. Medications under the direct supervision of a nurse
C. Medications by all routes
D. Expired medications
Answer: B
●● Before giving a medication, the label is checked for all of the
following except __________.
A. Dosage
B. Expiration date
C. Name
D. Cost
Answer: D
●● There are six "rights" of medication administration.
They include all the following except for __________.
A. Right dose
B. Right medication
REVIEW SHEET TESTED QUESTIONS
MASTER FILE
●● When should a Medication Aide report a medication error to the
supervisor?
A. Before the next medication is due
B. During the end-of-shift report
C. As soon as the error occurs
D. After calling the physician
Answer: C
●● What is one teaspoon of an elixir equal to?
A. 10 milliliters
B. 5 milliliters
C. 1 ounce
D. 1 pint
Answer: B
,●● Which of the following is a symptom of anaphylaxis, a life-
threatening allergic reaction?
A. High blood pressure
B. Quiet breathing
C. Slow heart rate
D. Wheezing
Answer: D
●● What should be the site selected for applying a transdermal patch?
A. Cold
B. Warm
C. Hairless
D. Odor free
Answer: C
●● Why is it important for you as a Medication Aide to introduce
yourself to the residents?
A. For the residents to know who is in charge
B. To build relationships with the residents
C. For the residents to be able to call you if needed
,D. To adhere to proper etiquette
Answer: B. To build relationships with the residents
●● You are asked by the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to give a
resident his pain medication.
You know your responsibility as the Medication Aide is to see that this
request is followed up.
Who should give further clarification?
A. The resident
B. Another CNA
C. The manager
D. The resident's roommate
Answer: C
●● Which of the following actions may the MA complete appropriately?
A. Administering medications
B. Ordering medications
C. Assessment of the resident's condition
D. Evaluating the effectiveness of medications
Answer: A
, ●● The Medication Aide is responsible for administering __________.
A. Only the medications learned in school
B. Medications under the direct supervision of a nurse
C. Medications by all routes
D. Expired medications
Answer: B
●● Before giving a medication, the label is checked for all of the
following except __________.
A. Dosage
B. Expiration date
C. Name
D. Cost
Answer: D
●● There are six "rights" of medication administration.
They include all the following except for __________.
A. Right dose
B. Right medication
