MEDICATION AIDE CH 7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!

When is the right time for the medication aide to administer medications - ANSWER Within 30-60 minutes of the time indicated on the resident's MAR Which of the following would be considered a medication administration error - ANSWER One resident receives an application of OTC muscle ointment intended for another resident with a similar last name Medication should be administered along with food - ANSWER When indicated on the MAR Prior to administering any medication, the medication aide must first establish the resident's - ANSWER Identity Which of the following is true about an MA's role in holding the medication - ANSWER An MA should only hold a medication if it is indicated by the MAR Which if the following should a medication aide report to a nurse prior to administering a resident's medication - ANSWER Any change in the residents status or condition should be reported What is a boxed warning? - ANSWER A required warning related to a serious or life threatening medication side effect Which of the following is true of medication aide's duties as part of the care team - ANSWER The medication aide cannot make desi ions about a residents medication but must report changes in the residents and any potential medication errors