Med Aide Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? : True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse Med aides can't do what? : Give first doses of new meds Factors affecting drug actions include what? : Weight, age, metabolic rate, and tolerance What are the six rights of med administration? : The right drug, the right person, the right documentation, the right route, the right...

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MED AIDE QUIZZES AND TESTS FROM ALL UNITS/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? - -True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse Med aides can't do what? - -Give first doses of new meds Factors affecting drug actions include what? - -Weight, age, metabolic rate, and tolerance What are the six rights of med administratio...

MED AIDE STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED Drug is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action except: The patient's intelligence. the size and age other drugs the resident is taking time and route of adminstration - -The patient's intelligence Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye medication? IM, IV, SQ Stat, n.p.o., h.s. bid, qid, tid, qod OD, OU, OS, opth. - -OD, OU, OS, opth. The drug name owne...

MED AIDE UNIT I EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ "As an med aide in your facility, you should:" - -Work within the legal limits of your role "Before you work as an Med aide, you" - -"Must pass course exams, complete and demonstrate skills " You tell a patient about your personal problems. This is - -A boundary violation A nurse asks you to do something beyond the legal limits of your role. You - -Refuse to follow the nurse s order and explain why You are not sure whet...

MED AIDE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE. GRADED A+ What is the single most important thing to do to prevent the spread of infection as you administrate medication? - -Wash your HAND? When should you wear clean gloves? - -When you have a chance coming in contact with body fluid. In ________ can be use when hands are not visible dirty, solid or contaminated. - -Alcohol base hand rub Which of the following statement is correct? - -Gloves should be worn for specific task, ...

What is the single most important thing to do to prevent the spread of infection as you administrate medication? Wash your HAND? When should you wear clean gloves? When you have a chance coming in contact with body fluid. In ________ can be use when hands are not visible dirty, solid or contaminated. Alcohol base hand rub Which of the following statement is correct? Gloves should be worn for specific task, remove and handwash.

A medication aide (MA) is not usually allowed to administer a drug If it is the first time a resident takes it If the drug is for a heart condition If the drug is for a chronic illness If a doctor has not provided written approval for the medication aide to do so If it is the first time a resident takes it Which of the following is an example of drug- disease interaction? A person with hypertension has elevated blood pressure after taking an OTC cold medication. A person with depression...

Med Aide Quizzes And Tests From All Units | 295 Questions With 100% Correct Answers True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? Correct Answer: True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse Med aides can't do what? Correct Answer: Give first doses of new meds Factors affecting drug actions include what? Correct Answer: Weight, age, metabolic rate, and tolerance ...