Med Aide quizzes and tests from all units | 295 Questions and Answers with complete solution | 2023 latest

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 dose, and the right time Before you work as a med aide, you? - Must pass course exams, complete and demonstrate skills As a med aide in your facility, you should what? - Work within the legal limits of your role You tell a patient about your personal problems. This is a what? - boundary violation A nurse asks you to do something beyond the legal limits of your role. You do what? - Refuse to follow the nurses order and explain why You're not sure whether you should give a certain drug, You should do what? - Ask the Nurse In order to assess a person, the nurse decides to give the person the oral drugs that you usually give. You do what? - Understand this is the best decision for the person at the time. The nurse asks you to perform a task that is in your job description. You have not done this task before. You do what? - Tell the nurse you have not done the task before and ask for helpWhen you agree to perform a delegated task. You what? - Must complete the task safely