CRMA EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED
VERSION
What is the form of liquid medications that require shaking before
administration? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Suspension
(Medication is suspended in the liquid - requires the CRMA to shake
well before administration)
What form of solid medications are NOT to be crushed or opened? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ALL extended release, sustained
release medications (capsule + tablet form), Enteric coated medications
What is the best medium for administering crushed medications? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Applesauce
Can you mix multiple liquid medications together to administer at one
time? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No - all liquid medications
must be prepared and administered separately
,What should the environment be like for preparation of medications? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The area should be quiet and well
lite
What are the eight safe rights of medication administration ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Right resident/client, Right medication,
Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right to refuse, Right to know, Right
documentation
Is a resident/client refusal of medication an error? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------No - All residents/clients have a right to refuse
*First the CRMA should try to approach the client/resident again to
offer the medications, assuring the client/resident understands the
importance of the medications, if the client/resident continues to
refuse, the CRMA documents on the front of the MAR with their initials
circled, and documents on the back of the MAR, the med, dose, time,
"client refused attempted to administer x 2"
Many facilities require further documentation on a separate form for
refusals- know your facility policy/procedure
,Does the CRMA have a window of time to administer medications? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES - one hour before and one hour
after, unless otherwise stated
Example: MAR reads administer at 8a - window is from 7a - 9a
How to do administer lotions/ointments? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------Wash your hands, apply gloves, clean area, apply a thin layer
of lotions/ointment - Do NOT apply a heavy application - only a thin
layer
Can you prepare medications for all the residents/clients in the
home/facility at the same time and administer them after preparation?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NO - You MUST administer each
clients/residents medications one at a time. You can NEVER pre-pour
medications
How do you administer a suppository? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------Wash your hands, apply gloves, administer suppository (as
ordered) using lubricant, insert 1 - 3 inches
, How do you apply a transdermal patch? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Wash hands, apply gloves, apply patch as ordered, rotate patch
sites unless ordered to specific area
What are effects of medications? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-Desired affect - The client has desired results of the medication
(antibiotic administered - infection resolved, antihypertensive
administered - blood pressure managed)
Adverse affect - The client experiences an adverse affect, abnormal side
effects, or anaphylaxis
No apparent affect - The client has no changes. The medication has no
affect
Is there an expiration date on prescription medications packaged in
bubble pack/bingo cards? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES -
all medications have an expiration date. The CRMA should be
monitoring for the expiration date prior to administration of
medications.
What is considered a medication error? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------A medication error occurs when the person administering
medication makes an error by way of: transcription (transcribing the
order incorrectly), Documentation (medication is administered but no
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED
VERSION
What is the form of liquid medications that require shaking before
administration? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Suspension
(Medication is suspended in the liquid - requires the CRMA to shake
well before administration)
What form of solid medications are NOT to be crushed or opened? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ALL extended release, sustained
release medications (capsule + tablet form), Enteric coated medications
What is the best medium for administering crushed medications? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Applesauce
Can you mix multiple liquid medications together to administer at one
time? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No - all liquid medications
must be prepared and administered separately
,What should the environment be like for preparation of medications? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The area should be quiet and well
lite
What are the eight safe rights of medication administration ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Right resident/client, Right medication,
Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right to refuse, Right to know, Right
documentation
Is a resident/client refusal of medication an error? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------No - All residents/clients have a right to refuse
*First the CRMA should try to approach the client/resident again to
offer the medications, assuring the client/resident understands the
importance of the medications, if the client/resident continues to
refuse, the CRMA documents on the front of the MAR with their initials
circled, and documents on the back of the MAR, the med, dose, time,
"client refused attempted to administer x 2"
Many facilities require further documentation on a separate form for
refusals- know your facility policy/procedure
,Does the CRMA have a window of time to administer medications? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES - one hour before and one hour
after, unless otherwise stated
Example: MAR reads administer at 8a - window is from 7a - 9a
How to do administer lotions/ointments? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------Wash your hands, apply gloves, clean area, apply a thin layer
of lotions/ointment - Do NOT apply a heavy application - only a thin
layer
Can you prepare medications for all the residents/clients in the
home/facility at the same time and administer them after preparation?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NO - You MUST administer each
clients/residents medications one at a time. You can NEVER pre-pour
medications
How do you administer a suppository? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------Wash your hands, apply gloves, administer suppository (as
ordered) using lubricant, insert 1 - 3 inches
, How do you apply a transdermal patch? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Wash hands, apply gloves, apply patch as ordered, rotate patch
sites unless ordered to specific area
What are effects of medications? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-Desired affect - The client has desired results of the medication
(antibiotic administered - infection resolved, antihypertensive
administered - blood pressure managed)
Adverse affect - The client experiences an adverse affect, abnormal side
effects, or anaphylaxis
No apparent affect - The client has no changes. The medication has no
affect
Is there an expiration date on prescription medications packaged in
bubble pack/bingo cards? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES -
all medications have an expiration date. The CRMA should be
monitoring for the expiration date prior to administration of
medications.
What is considered a medication error? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------A medication error occurs when the person administering
medication makes an error by way of: transcription (transcribing the
order incorrectly), Documentation (medication is administered but no
