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NEBRASKA Medical Aide Written EXAM LATEST 2025
QUESTION AND ANSWER GUARANTEED PASS
Medication Administration Record (MAR) - (answer)a document that is completed
as per agency policy to verify that a patient's medications were administered as
prescribed
mastering both conceptual understanding and practical application. Students are encouraged to study theories and frameworks but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading
businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions and practicing sample case
Med Aide's responsibilites - (answer)To provide medications according to the 5
Rights, document meds given & observe/report changes to nurse. It is NOT your
job to monitor!!! (Beyond scope of practice)
Medication error is noticed - (answer)Report error to nurse immediately.
Document. Observe for side effects. Temp? Pain? Life-threatening if breathing
problems, irregular HB, swelling of airway.
ml/cc - (answer)milliliters, cubic centimeters - Same measurements/amts
Five (5) Rights - (answer)Right Meds, Person, Time, Dosage & Route
Non-legend drugs - (answer)Over the counter (OTC), advil aspirin, etc.
Legend drugs - (answer)prescription drugs
How are medications stored? - (answer)In a labeled container, locked up, limited
keys. Narcotics/controlled substances are DOUBLE-locked. Counted to prevent
theft/misuse of the narcotics.
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Who packages and labels drugs for dispensing? - (answer)Pharmacist
Who gives a med aide permission to administer drugs? - (answer)Dr or Charge
nurse
Side effects - (answer)Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.
mastering both conceptual understanding and practical application. Students are encouraged to study theories and frameworks but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading
businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions and practicing sample case
When do you wear gloves? - (answer)ANYTIME chance of body fluids
PO - (answer)orally, by mouth
gtt - (answer)drop, drops
What are time-released drugs a form of? - (answer)Sustained release aka:
controlled release
How many safety checks are performed while passing meds? - (answer)Three (3)
Twice before giving, once after giving
Example of a medication error? - (answer)Giving the wrong dose or at the wrong
time
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List some examples of DRUG ACTIONS - (answer)reduce inflammation, pain, fever
mastering both conceptual understanding and practical application. Students are encouraged to study theories and frameworks but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading
businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions and practicing sample case
What signs/symptoms need reported to nurse ASAP? - (answer)heart palps,
irregular breathing, seizures
Right to refuse treatment - (answer)the legal right of patients to refuse certain
forms of treatment or medications. Document refusal (R circled). (Try to
encourage resident to take meds, remind them the meds make them feel better,
look for other underlying reasons)
How to document entry error on MAR? - (answer)Draw one line through error &
initial.
What to do when you hear co-worker discussing a resident in front of other
residents or people? - (answer)Remind them of HIPPA. Ask them to change the
subject or move to another area.
Basic routes of medication provisions? - (answer)Oral(PO), topical(skin),
inhalation, OTIC(ear), Opthomic(eyes)
What is the most important step to prevent spread of infection? - (answer)Wash
hands. PPE
What position is the ear when administering meds adult? child? - (answer)Adult:
Pull up & out Child: pull down & out
NEBRASKA Medical Aide Written EXAM LATEST 2025
QUESTION AND ANSWER GUARANTEED PASS
Medication Administration Record (MAR) - (answer)a document that is completed
as per agency policy to verify that a patient's medications were administered as
prescribed
mastering both conceptual understanding and practical application. Students are encouraged to study theories and frameworks but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading
businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions and practicing sample case
Med Aide's responsibilites - (answer)To provide medications according to the 5
Rights, document meds given & observe/report changes to nurse. It is NOT your
job to monitor!!! (Beyond scope of practice)
Medication error is noticed - (answer)Report error to nurse immediately.
Document. Observe for side effects. Temp? Pain? Life-threatening if breathing
problems, irregular HB, swelling of airway.
ml/cc - (answer)milliliters, cubic centimeters - Same measurements/amts
Five (5) Rights - (answer)Right Meds, Person, Time, Dosage & Route
Non-legend drugs - (answer)Over the counter (OTC), advil aspirin, etc.
Legend drugs - (answer)prescription drugs
How are medications stored? - (answer)In a labeled container, locked up, limited
keys. Narcotics/controlled substances are DOUBLE-locked. Counted to prevent
theft/misuse of the narcotics.
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Who packages and labels drugs for dispensing? - (answer)Pharmacist
Who gives a med aide permission to administer drugs? - (answer)Dr or Charge
nurse
Side effects - (answer)Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.
mastering both conceptual understanding and practical application. Students are encouraged to study theories and frameworks but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading
businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions and practicing sample case
When do you wear gloves? - (answer)ANYTIME chance of body fluids
PO - (answer)orally, by mouth
gtt - (answer)drop, drops
What are time-released drugs a form of? - (answer)Sustained release aka:
controlled release
How many safety checks are performed while passing meds? - (answer)Three (3)
Twice before giving, once after giving
Example of a medication error? - (answer)Giving the wrong dose or at the wrong
time
, 3
List some examples of DRUG ACTIONS - (answer)reduce inflammation, pain, fever
mastering both conceptual understanding and practical application. Students are encouraged to study theories and frameworks but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading
businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions and practicing sample case
What signs/symptoms need reported to nurse ASAP? - (answer)heart palps,
irregular breathing, seizures
Right to refuse treatment - (answer)the legal right of patients to refuse certain
forms of treatment or medications. Document refusal (R circled). (Try to
encourage resident to take meds, remind them the meds make them feel better,
look for other underlying reasons)
How to document entry error on MAR? - (answer)Draw one line through error &
initial.
What to do when you hear co-worker discussing a resident in front of other
residents or people? - (answer)Remind them of HIPPA. Ask them to change the
subject or move to another area.
Basic routes of medication provisions? - (answer)Oral(PO), topical(skin),
inhalation, OTIC(ear), Opthomic(eyes)
What is the most important step to prevent spread of infection? - (answer)Wash
hands. PPE
What position is the ear when administering meds adult? child? - (answer)Adult:
Pull up & out Child: pull down & out
