Hartman's Medication Aide Chapter 8 |
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What should a medication aide do before administering any medication?
✔✔ A medication aide should verify the patient's identity, check the medication label against the
order, and ensure the correct dosage and timing.
What is the proper way to document medication administration?
✔✔ The medication aide should document the administration immediately after giving the
medication, including the date, time, and any observations.
How should a medication aide handle a medication error?
✔✔ A medication aide should report the error immediately to a supervisor or licensed nurse and
follow the facility's protocol for documenting and addressing the mistake.
What steps should be taken if a patient refuses medication?
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, ✔✔ If a patient refuses medication, the aide should document the refusal, inform the supervising
nurse, and follow up according to facility policy.
What should a medication aide do if they notice an expired medication in the supply?
✔✔ The aide should not administer the expired medication, report it to a supervisor, and follow
the facility’s procedures for proper disposal.
What is the best way to ensure that medications are stored safely?
✔✔ Medications should be stored in a secure, locked cabinet or medication cart, away from
light, moisture, and heat, and separated based on their type and administration route.
How should a medication aide respond to a patient experiencing an adverse reaction?
✔✔ The aide should stop administering the medication, notify a licensed nurse or physician
immediately, and document the reaction in the patient’s record.
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Latest Version | Graded A+
What should a medication aide do before administering any medication?
✔✔ A medication aide should verify the patient's identity, check the medication label against the
order, and ensure the correct dosage and timing.
What is the proper way to document medication administration?
✔✔ The medication aide should document the administration immediately after giving the
medication, including the date, time, and any observations.
How should a medication aide handle a medication error?
✔✔ A medication aide should report the error immediately to a supervisor or licensed nurse and
follow the facility's protocol for documenting and addressing the mistake.
What steps should be taken if a patient refuses medication?
1
, ✔✔ If a patient refuses medication, the aide should document the refusal, inform the supervising
nurse, and follow up according to facility policy.
What should a medication aide do if they notice an expired medication in the supply?
✔✔ The aide should not administer the expired medication, report it to a supervisor, and follow
the facility’s procedures for proper disposal.
What is the best way to ensure that medications are stored safely?
✔✔ Medications should be stored in a secure, locked cabinet or medication cart, away from
light, moisture, and heat, and separated based on their type and administration route.
How should a medication aide respond to a patient experiencing an adverse reaction?
✔✔ The aide should stop administering the medication, notify a licensed nurse or physician
immediately, and document the reaction in the patient’s record.
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