MED AIDE STATE TEST
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Q1. When should a medication error be reported?
A. At the end of your shift
B. As soon as the error occurs
C. Only if the resident complains
D. The next time you see the nurse
Correct Answer: B. As soon as the error occurs
Rationale: Immediate reporting ensures prompt corrective action and reduces potential harm
to the resident. Delaying reporting can worsen a resident’s condition and complicate further
treatments.
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Q2. One teaspoon (tsp) of cough syrup is equal to how many milliliters (mL)?
A. 3 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL
Correct Answer: C. 5 mL
Rationale: A basic and universal conversion in healthcare and cooking is that 1 teaspoon equals
5 mL. This helps ensure accurate dosing of liquid medicines.
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Q3. Which of the following is a sign of anaphylaxis?
A. Drowsiness
B. Wheezing (airway closing)
C. Dry mouth
D. Mild rash only
Correct Answer: B. Wheezing (airway closing)
Rationale: Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction often characterized by
respiratory distress. Signs include wheezing, difficulty breathing, hives, facial swelling, and
hypotension.
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Q4. The best site for placing a transdermal patch is where?
A. Over bony prominences
B. On a hairless area (clipping hair if needed)
C. On an area with cuts
D. Over open wounds
Correct Answer: B. On a hairless area (clipping hair if needed)
Rationale: Transdermal patches require optimal skin contact for consistent medication
absorption. Avoid shaving to prevent micro-abrasions that can change absorption rates and
irritate the skin.
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Q5. The medication aide is responsible for knowing the medical information of which residents?
A. All residents in the facility
B. Residents’ family members
C. Only the residents you are assigned, in accordance with HIPAA
D. Entire neighborhood area
Correct Answer: C. Only the residents you are assigned, in accordance with HIPAA
Rationale: HIPAA restricts access to protected health information to those directly involved in
the patient’s care. Only those residents under your assignment need to have their medical
information accessed.
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Q6. One responsibility of the medication aide is:
A. Prescribing new medications
B. Diagnosing resident illnesses
C. Giving PRN medications after checking with the nurse
D. Writing hospital discharge instructions
Correct Answer: C. Giving PRN medications after checking with the nurse
Rationale: Medication aides can administer as-needed (PRN) medications but typically need to
confirm with a nurse, who has the authority to assess the need for administration.
Actual Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanation
This Exam contains:
Guarantee passing score
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format set of multiple-choice
Expert-Verified Explanation
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Q1. When should a medication error be reported?
A. At the end of your shift
B. As soon as the error occurs
C. Only if the resident complains
D. The next time you see the nurse
Correct Answer: B. As soon as the error occurs
Rationale: Immediate reporting ensures prompt corrective action and reduces potential harm
to the resident. Delaying reporting can worsen a resident’s condition and complicate further
treatments.
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Q2. One teaspoon (tsp) of cough syrup is equal to how many milliliters (mL)?
A. 3 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL
Correct Answer: C. 5 mL
Rationale: A basic and universal conversion in healthcare and cooking is that 1 teaspoon equals
5 mL. This helps ensure accurate dosing of liquid medicines.
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Q3. Which of the following is a sign of anaphylaxis?
A. Drowsiness
B. Wheezing (airway closing)
C. Dry mouth
D. Mild rash only
Correct Answer: B. Wheezing (airway closing)
Rationale: Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction often characterized by
respiratory distress. Signs include wheezing, difficulty breathing, hives, facial swelling, and
hypotension.
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Q4. The best site for placing a transdermal patch is where?
A. Over bony prominences
B. On a hairless area (clipping hair if needed)
C. On an area with cuts
D. Over open wounds
Correct Answer: B. On a hairless area (clipping hair if needed)
Rationale: Transdermal patches require optimal skin contact for consistent medication
absorption. Avoid shaving to prevent micro-abrasions that can change absorption rates and
irritate the skin.
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Q5. The medication aide is responsible for knowing the medical information of which residents?
A. All residents in the facility
B. Residents’ family members
C. Only the residents you are assigned, in accordance with HIPAA
D. Entire neighborhood area
Correct Answer: C. Only the residents you are assigned, in accordance with HIPAA
Rationale: HIPAA restricts access to protected health information to those directly involved in
the patient’s care. Only those residents under your assignment need to have their medical
information accessed.
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Q6. One responsibility of the medication aide is:
A. Prescribing new medications
B. Diagnosing resident illnesses
C. Giving PRN medications after checking with the nurse
D. Writing hospital discharge instructions
Correct Answer: C. Giving PRN medications after checking with the nurse
Rationale: Medication aides can administer as-needed (PRN) medications but typically need to
confirm with a nurse, who has the authority to assess the need for administration.
