1. Should be reported because even though an error was prevented there may be a
problem with a process that can be fixed - ANS-Near misses
2. A medication aide can take an active role in helping to prevent medication errors by -
ANS-Recognizing anything unusual about a medication order and asking for
confirmation from the nurse
3. Administering certain medications with a full glass of water shaking certain liquid
medications and storing certain medications in the refrigerator are examples of -
ANS-Special instructions
4. How are medication aides ethics related to resident safety - ANS-An ethical MA is
more concern with resident safety than possible disciplinary action for making an
error
5. How is the CMS ( center for Medicare and Medicaid services) involved in ensuring
medication safety in long term care - ANS-The CMS makes surveys of the types and
severity of medication errors in facilities receiving CMS funding
6. How should an MA handle a question or concern about a medication from a resident's
family member - ANS-The MA should listen to the question or concern and report it
to the supervisor
7. One role of the FDA is to —- new medications - ANS-Approve
8. Which of the following is an example of a medication error outside of the MA's control -
ANS-The pharmacist has incorrectly filled a prescription based on a medication
order that was difficult to read
9. Which of the following is an example of an error cause by an MA failing to follow facility
policy - ANS-The MA leaves a medication cart unlocked and later discovers one
blister pack of a resident's medication missing
10. Which of the following is the best way to document the quantity fifteen milligrams so as
to reduce errors - ANS-15 mg
11. Which of the following is true about medication errors involving PRN medications -
ANS-Error with all medications including PRN medications should be documented
and reported
12. which of the following would be an example of an error caused by a medication aide
failing to follow instructions for use of a medication - ANS-The medication aide uses a
pill splitter on a large enteric coated tablet to make it easier for the resident to
swallow
13. Why is it important for a medication aide to report to the nurse if a resident does not feel
a medication is working properly - ANS-Because reporting a residents concern may
lead to a discover of a medication error such as an important filled prescription or
dosage mistake
problem with a process that can be fixed - ANS-Near misses
2. A medication aide can take an active role in helping to prevent medication errors by -
ANS-Recognizing anything unusual about a medication order and asking for
confirmation from the nurse
3. Administering certain medications with a full glass of water shaking certain liquid
medications and storing certain medications in the refrigerator are examples of -
ANS-Special instructions
4. How are medication aides ethics related to resident safety - ANS-An ethical MA is
more concern with resident safety than possible disciplinary action for making an
error
5. How is the CMS ( center for Medicare and Medicaid services) involved in ensuring
medication safety in long term care - ANS-The CMS makes surveys of the types and
severity of medication errors in facilities receiving CMS funding
6. How should an MA handle a question or concern about a medication from a resident's
family member - ANS-The MA should listen to the question or concern and report it
to the supervisor
7. One role of the FDA is to —- new medications - ANS-Approve
8. Which of the following is an example of a medication error outside of the MA's control -
ANS-The pharmacist has incorrectly filled a prescription based on a medication
order that was difficult to read
9. Which of the following is an example of an error cause by an MA failing to follow facility
policy - ANS-The MA leaves a medication cart unlocked and later discovers one
blister pack of a resident's medication missing
10. Which of the following is the best way to document the quantity fifteen milligrams so as
to reduce errors - ANS-15 mg
11. Which of the following is true about medication errors involving PRN medications -
ANS-Error with all medications including PRN medications should be documented
and reported
12. which of the following would be an example of an error caused by a medication aide
failing to follow instructions for use of a medication - ANS-The medication aide uses a
pill splitter on a large enteric coated tablet to make it easier for the resident to
swallow
13. Why is it important for a medication aide to report to the nurse if a resident does not feel
a medication is working properly - ANS-Because reporting a residents concern may
lead to a discover of a medication error such as an important filled prescription or
dosage mistake
