caregiving class Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

The first sound or distinct change in sound you hear when taking a resident's blood pressure is recorded as the.. -ANSWER systolic pressure Drugs that are effective against many pathogens are called -ANSWER broad spectrum Mrs. Jones is taking Xanax. She tells you of the unusual dreams she has been having, you should -ANSWER report incident for future comparison Residents with diabetes have a greater risk of -ANSWER circulatory disease A certified staff is most responsible to the -ANSWER manager/designee A way to prevent constipation without using laxatives would be to -ANSWER Drink more water A resident refused to take medication. To document the refusal on the medication sheet you would -ANSWER Write and then circle your initials in the box for time and date A violation of the six rights is when -ANSWER You forgot the 8:00 am daily dose and it is now 11:00 am Correct When is it necessary to wash your hands -ANSWER After administering medications to an individual Documenting medications administered should be completed with -ANSWER a black pen Which one of the following warning signs might accompany prescription a. take only with alcohol b. this medication is available in a generic form c. this medication may cause drowsiness Correct d. take randomly throughout the day -ANSWER The medication may cause drowsiness Eye drops may be administered daily for which one of the following Select one: a. Kidney disease b. Diabetes c. Macular degeneration Correct d. Arthritis -ANSWER Macular degeneration Some medications should be given with -ANSWER food The correct abbreviation is Select one: a. ac - after meals b. prn - best time c. bid - as needed twice daily d. qd - every day Correct -ANSWER qd-everday An individual's difficulty taking oral medications is most likely affected by -ANSWER swallowing A pharmacy label includes the -ANSWER Medication strength Characteristics of controlled substances include -ANSWER High abuse potential; requires a prescription A manager/designee delegation of medication administration to a certified staff includes -ANSWER Clear an