MAP Certification questions and answers 2025\2026
A+ Grade
Principles of Medication Administration
- correct answer Mindfulness, supporting abilities, communication
mindfulness
- correct answer -Always remaining alert and focused during medication administration; paying
attention.
-Thinking about what you are doing and not something else; be observant and report observations.
MAP consultant
- correct answer -Registered nurses
-registered pharmacists
-health care providers (HCP)
when to contact a MAP consultant
- correct answer -too much or too little of a medication was administered
-the medication was omitted (not given)
-the HCP order, pharmacy label or medication sheet do not agree
In relation to medication administration, people have the right to:
- correct answer -know what their medications are and the reasons they are taken
-know the risks associated with taking the medication
-know the benefits associated with taking the medication
-refuse medication
-be given medication only as ordered by the HCP
, If a person refuses their medication, the first thing you should do is:
- correct answer ask them why,
then report to the prescriber and your supervisor
types of observation
- correct answer objective
subjective
objective observation
- correct answer factual information you will see, hear, feel, smell or measure.
subjective observation
- correct answer when you work with a person who speaks or signs and they tell you how they are
feeling.
types of reporting
- correct answer everyday and immediate
everyday reporting
- correct answer typically occurs between staff present at shift change. Outgoing staff are expected to
provide incoming staff with information regarding basic household details
immediate reporting
- correct answer reporting without delay as soon as possible after a change is observed
when to report to a MAP consultant
- correct answer -an occurrence (error) is made when administering medication
-the medication received from the pharmacy seems different from the HCP order
-you notice the medication is different in color, size, shape and/or markings from the last time it was
obtained
-you are not able to administer the medication based on the strength of medication received from the
pharmacy
A+ Grade
Principles of Medication Administration
- correct answer Mindfulness, supporting abilities, communication
mindfulness
- correct answer -Always remaining alert and focused during medication administration; paying
attention.
-Thinking about what you are doing and not something else; be observant and report observations.
MAP consultant
- correct answer -Registered nurses
-registered pharmacists
-health care providers (HCP)
when to contact a MAP consultant
- correct answer -too much or too little of a medication was administered
-the medication was omitted (not given)
-the HCP order, pharmacy label or medication sheet do not agree
In relation to medication administration, people have the right to:
- correct answer -know what their medications are and the reasons they are taken
-know the risks associated with taking the medication
-know the benefits associated with taking the medication
-refuse medication
-be given medication only as ordered by the HCP
, If a person refuses their medication, the first thing you should do is:
- correct answer ask them why,
then report to the prescriber and your supervisor
types of observation
- correct answer objective
subjective
objective observation
- correct answer factual information you will see, hear, feel, smell or measure.
subjective observation
- correct answer when you work with a person who speaks or signs and they tell you how they are
feeling.
types of reporting
- correct answer everyday and immediate
everyday reporting
- correct answer typically occurs between staff present at shift change. Outgoing staff are expected to
provide incoming staff with information regarding basic household details
immediate reporting
- correct answer reporting without delay as soon as possible after a change is observed
when to report to a MAP consultant
- correct answer -an occurrence (error) is made when administering medication
-the medication received from the pharmacy seems different from the HCP order
-you notice the medication is different in color, size, shape and/or markings from the last time it was
obtained
-you are not able to administer the medication based on the strength of medication received from the
pharmacy
