MAP Knowledge Test / Actual Exam
Questions and Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
A Grade / 2025-2026
Terms in this set (79)
MAP Consultant A valuable medication information resource who can
answer questions about specific med issues or med
procedures. When you contact them, have the medication
and med sheet available; contact them if there is a STAFF
error or 5 rights do not agree. E.g. registered nurse,
registered pharmacist, health care provider (HCP).
Principles of Medication 1. Mindfulness
Administration 2. Supporting abilities
3. Communication
Minfulness One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes
always remaining alert and focused and thinking about what you
are doing.
Supporting Abiliites One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes
helping the pt function as independently as possible and
encouraging them to participate fully in the med admin
process.
, One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes
reading the HCP order, pharmacy label, and med sheet,
checking 5 rights, and talking + listening to the pt while you
Communication
are administering their medication; also includes: listening,
documenting, body language, facial expression, tone of
voice, speaking clearly, asking questions when needed.
Respecting Rights Pts have right to:
1. Confidentiality
2. Know what their meds are and the reasons they aretaken
3. Know the risks associated with taking med
4. Know the benefits of the med
5. Refuse med
6. Be given med only as ordered by HCP
Observation The process of watching someone carefully in order to
obtain information.
Objective Observation Factual information you see, hear, feel, smell, or measure.
Subjective Observation Observations that come from working with a person who
communicates how they are feeling.
Reporting Giving spoken or written information of something
observed or told. I am responsible for making note of any
physical or behavioral changes in pt.
Immediate Reporting Reporting without delay as soon as possible after a change is
observed; may prevent a small change observed from
becoming a major health issue and allows the appropriate
treatment to be ordered ASAP.
, 911 The person to call when:
-Pt falls and can't get up
-Pt complains of chest pain, has difficulty breathing, or is
choking -Pt is unresponsive
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call
The person to call when:
Poison Controll -Pt ingests a foreign substance such as detergent
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call
MAP Consultant # The person to call when:
-An occurrence (error) is made when administering med
-Med received from pharmacy seems different from HCP order
-I notice medication is different in color, size, shape,
and/or markings from the last time it was obtained -I am
not able to administer med based on the strength of med
received from pharm
Prescribing HCP The person to call when (*a pt screws up/is affected):
-Med is refused
-Med is not available from pharm
-There are no refills left
-A med parameter for notification has been met
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call -An order
is missing the pt's name, dose, med, frequency, route,
or date and the ____ signature
-Allergic reaction, sick/side effect
Questions and Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
A Grade / 2025-2026
Terms in this set (79)
MAP Consultant A valuable medication information resource who can
answer questions about specific med issues or med
procedures. When you contact them, have the medication
and med sheet available; contact them if there is a STAFF
error or 5 rights do not agree. E.g. registered nurse,
registered pharmacist, health care provider (HCP).
Principles of Medication 1. Mindfulness
Administration 2. Supporting abilities
3. Communication
Minfulness One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes
always remaining alert and focused and thinking about what you
are doing.
Supporting Abiliites One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes
helping the pt function as independently as possible and
encouraging them to participate fully in the med admin
process.
, One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes
reading the HCP order, pharmacy label, and med sheet,
checking 5 rights, and talking + listening to the pt while you
Communication
are administering their medication; also includes: listening,
documenting, body language, facial expression, tone of
voice, speaking clearly, asking questions when needed.
Respecting Rights Pts have right to:
1. Confidentiality
2. Know what their meds are and the reasons they aretaken
3. Know the risks associated with taking med
4. Know the benefits of the med
5. Refuse med
6. Be given med only as ordered by HCP
Observation The process of watching someone carefully in order to
obtain information.
Objective Observation Factual information you see, hear, feel, smell, or measure.
Subjective Observation Observations that come from working with a person who
communicates how they are feeling.
Reporting Giving spoken or written information of something
observed or told. I am responsible for making note of any
physical or behavioral changes in pt.
Immediate Reporting Reporting without delay as soon as possible after a change is
observed; may prevent a small change observed from
becoming a major health issue and allows the appropriate
treatment to be ordered ASAP.
, 911 The person to call when:
-Pt falls and can't get up
-Pt complains of chest pain, has difficulty breathing, or is
choking -Pt is unresponsive
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call
The person to call when:
Poison Controll -Pt ingests a foreign substance such as detergent
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call
MAP Consultant # The person to call when:
-An occurrence (error) is made when administering med
-Med received from pharmacy seems different from HCP order
-I notice medication is different in color, size, shape,
and/or markings from the last time it was obtained -I am
not able to administer med based on the strength of med
received from pharm
Prescribing HCP The person to call when (*a pt screws up/is affected):
-Med is refused
-Med is not available from pharm
-There are no refills left
-A med parameter for notification has been met
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call -An order
is missing the pt's name, dose, med, frequency, route,
or date and the ____ signature
-Allergic reaction, sick/side effect
