Med Aide quizzes and tests from all units

True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? - answer-True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse Med aides can't do what? - answer-Give first doses of new meds Factors affecting drug actions include what? - answer-Weight, age, metabolic rate, and tolerance What are the six rights of med administration? - answer-The right drug, the right person, the right documentation, the right route, the right dose, and the right time Before you work as a med aide, you? - answer-Must pass course exams, complete and demonstrate skills As a med aide in your facility, you should what? - answer-Work within the legal limits of your role You tell a patient about your personal problems. This is a what? - answer-boundary violation A nurse asks you to do something beyond the legal limits of your role. You do what? - answer-Refuse to follow the nurses order and explain why