NEBRASKA MEDICATION AIDE WORKSHEETS EXAM
WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
Five Rights Correct answer-Getting the right drug to the right resident in the right dosage by the
right route at the right time
Licensed health care professional Correct answer-A licensed individual for whom administration of
medication is included in his/her scope of practice
Medication aide Correct answer-A person who has received specialized training in the process of
assisting with administrating medications
Neglect Correct answer-Not providing goods or services needed by a person to prevent injury,
emotional pain, mental distress or physical illness
Medication action Correct answer-Anticipated, desired effect of a medicine
Side effect Correct answer-Any unintended reaction to a medication
Beth Nelson is a medication aide at Allcare Assisted Living. She works the evening shift and has an
LPN on call if needed. In which situation should Beth call the LPN, and why?
a) A resident has fallen to the flood. Beth sees no sign of injury. The resident is alert and competent.
The resident declines further assistance, gets up and returns to her room on her own
b) The pharmacy sent a medication that is the wrong dose for the resident
c) Beth accidentally gave a resident a morning medication at 5:00pm Correct answer-c) Beth
accidentally gave a resident a morning medication at 5:00pm
Mrs. Clayton, a resident in your facility, has been alert and able to take her medication without
difficulty. She recently started a new blood pressure medication for her high blood pressure. This
morning she is difficult to arouse and is unable to swallow without choking. What is the medication
aide's next step? Correct answer-Contact the physician and let them know that the resident has
had a reaction to the medicaiton
How are medications stored in the work setting? Correct answer-Medications are stored in either a
locked room or a locked medication cart. Controlled substances are locked in a box which is then
locked in a locked cart.
What are the four basic routes of medication provision? Correct answer-Oral, Inhalation, Topical,
Installation in to the eyes, ears and nose
What is the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infection? Correct answer-A
medication aide can wash their hands after contact with any resident
If a resident refuses a medication, what should the medication aide's response be? Correct
answer-The medication aide should document the refusal and then report to the supervisor
WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
Five Rights Correct answer-Getting the right drug to the right resident in the right dosage by the
right route at the right time
Licensed health care professional Correct answer-A licensed individual for whom administration of
medication is included in his/her scope of practice
Medication aide Correct answer-A person who has received specialized training in the process of
assisting with administrating medications
Neglect Correct answer-Not providing goods or services needed by a person to prevent injury,
emotional pain, mental distress or physical illness
Medication action Correct answer-Anticipated, desired effect of a medicine
Side effect Correct answer-Any unintended reaction to a medication
Beth Nelson is a medication aide at Allcare Assisted Living. She works the evening shift and has an
LPN on call if needed. In which situation should Beth call the LPN, and why?
a) A resident has fallen to the flood. Beth sees no sign of injury. The resident is alert and competent.
The resident declines further assistance, gets up and returns to her room on her own
b) The pharmacy sent a medication that is the wrong dose for the resident
c) Beth accidentally gave a resident a morning medication at 5:00pm Correct answer-c) Beth
accidentally gave a resident a morning medication at 5:00pm
Mrs. Clayton, a resident in your facility, has been alert and able to take her medication without
difficulty. She recently started a new blood pressure medication for her high blood pressure. This
morning she is difficult to arouse and is unable to swallow without choking. What is the medication
aide's next step? Correct answer-Contact the physician and let them know that the resident has
had a reaction to the medicaiton
How are medications stored in the work setting? Correct answer-Medications are stored in either a
locked room or a locked medication cart. Controlled substances are locked in a box which is then
locked in a locked cart.
What are the four basic routes of medication provision? Correct answer-Oral, Inhalation, Topical,
Installation in to the eyes, ears and nose
What is the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infection? Correct answer-A
medication aide can wash their hands after contact with any resident
If a resident refuses a medication, what should the medication aide's response be? Correct
answer-The medication aide should document the refusal and then report to the supervisor
