TEST ANSWERS MED AIDE
A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse - ANS TRUE
Types of drug reactions include: - ANS Local effect, systemic effect, and emotional (placebo)
effect
The employee misconduct registry is maintained by: - ANS HHSC
Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions? - ANS Allergic reaction, drug side
effect, and drug toxicity
Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property? - ANS Exploitation
The initial medication aide permit is valid for: - ANS 12 months
Medications can be stored in a: - ANS Medication room and medication cart
A MAR is also known as: - ANS Medication administration record
Drug preparations include which of the following? - ANS Solids, semi-solids, and liquids
Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit? - ANS The
applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction of a crime that directly relates to the duties
and responsibilities of a medication aide
The applicant is listed as unemployable in the EMR
The applicant is listened with a revoked or suspended status on the HHSC NAR
Which is a type of solid dosage form? - ANS Capsule
If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the medication aide
must: - ANS Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse
An applicant for a permit must submit to HHSC, no later than 180 days after enrollment in a
training program, an application, including all required information and documentation on HHSC
forms - ANS FALSE its 20 days
A prohibited practice for a medication aide includes: - ANS Receiving or assuming
responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a healthcare professional
, A medication aide must compete a 7 hour continuing education program approved by HHSC: -
ANS Before the expiration of the first renewal of the permit
Ophthalmic refers to drugs administered into the - ANS Eye
Which website is a good resource pertaining to infection control? - ANS we.cdc.gov
Which of the following is a pathogen? - ANS Bacteria, virus, and fungi
According to the Texas administration code, "NAR" stands for: - ANS Nurse aide registry
Droplet transmission is explained by which of the following? - ANS Microorganisms transmitted
by coughing, sneezing, or talking
A medication aide must notify HHSC within 145 days after changing the medication aides
required contact information: - ANS FALSE 45 days
According to the Texas administration code, a person who is a graduate nurse holding a
temporary permit issued by the board of nursing may administer medication to a resident in the
facility without a license or permit - ANS FALSE
When considering whether a criminal conviction directly relates to the duties and responsibilities
of a medication aides HHSC considers the nature and seriousness of the offense - ANS TRUE
If a resident does not have an infection disease what precautions must be taken when providing
care? - ANS Standard
When of the following is the purpose of care planning? - ANS For optimal patient outcomes
When HHSC places a person on probation due to a suspended permit, the person may be
required to? - ANS Limit practice to the area prescribed by HHSC
When adding 0.25 grams + 0.25 gram the total amount is? - ANS 0.5 gram
Before submitting a medication aide application for a permit, an applicant must: - ANS Be able
to read, write , speak, and understand English
What is the proper sequence when putting on PPE? - ANS Gown, mask, or respirator, goggles,
or face shield, gloves
Before submitting an application for a permit an applicant must: - ANS Not be listed as
unemployable on the EMR
A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse - ANS TRUE
Types of drug reactions include: - ANS Local effect, systemic effect, and emotional (placebo)
effect
The employee misconduct registry is maintained by: - ANS HHSC
Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions? - ANS Allergic reaction, drug side
effect, and drug toxicity
Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property? - ANS Exploitation
The initial medication aide permit is valid for: - ANS 12 months
Medications can be stored in a: - ANS Medication room and medication cart
A MAR is also known as: - ANS Medication administration record
Drug preparations include which of the following? - ANS Solids, semi-solids, and liquids
Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit? - ANS The
applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction of a crime that directly relates to the duties
and responsibilities of a medication aide
The applicant is listed as unemployable in the EMR
The applicant is listened with a revoked or suspended status on the HHSC NAR
Which is a type of solid dosage form? - ANS Capsule
If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the medication aide
must: - ANS Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse
An applicant for a permit must submit to HHSC, no later than 180 days after enrollment in a
training program, an application, including all required information and documentation on HHSC
forms - ANS FALSE its 20 days
A prohibited practice for a medication aide includes: - ANS Receiving or assuming
responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a healthcare professional
, A medication aide must compete a 7 hour continuing education program approved by HHSC: -
ANS Before the expiration of the first renewal of the permit
Ophthalmic refers to drugs administered into the - ANS Eye
Which website is a good resource pertaining to infection control? - ANS we.cdc.gov
Which of the following is a pathogen? - ANS Bacteria, virus, and fungi
According to the Texas administration code, "NAR" stands for: - ANS Nurse aide registry
Droplet transmission is explained by which of the following? - ANS Microorganisms transmitted
by coughing, sneezing, or talking
A medication aide must notify HHSC within 145 days after changing the medication aides
required contact information: - ANS FALSE 45 days
According to the Texas administration code, a person who is a graduate nurse holding a
temporary permit issued by the board of nursing may administer medication to a resident in the
facility without a license or permit - ANS FALSE
When considering whether a criminal conviction directly relates to the duties and responsibilities
of a medication aides HHSC considers the nature and seriousness of the offense - ANS TRUE
If a resident does not have an infection disease what precautions must be taken when providing
care? - ANS Standard
When of the following is the purpose of care planning? - ANS For optimal patient outcomes
When HHSC places a person on probation due to a suspended permit, the person may be
required to? - ANS Limit practice to the area prescribed by HHSC
When adding 0.25 grams + 0.25 gram the total amount is? - ANS 0.5 gram
Before submitting a medication aide application for a permit, an applicant must: - ANS Be able
to read, write , speak, and understand English
What is the proper sequence when putting on PPE? - ANS Gown, mask, or respirator, goggles,
or face shield, gloves
Before submitting an application for a permit an applicant must: - ANS Not be listed as
unemployable on the EMR
