simplified exam
List the 6 rights of medication administration - ANSWERS1) Right person
2) right medicine
3) right dosage
4) right time
5) right route
6) right documentation
3 additional safety principles - ANSWERS1) wash hands
2) pay full attention to task
3) read label 3 times
3-Way Check. What must be compared? - ANSWERS1) HCP order
2) Pharmacy Lable
3) MAR
T/F- A CMT is licensed by the Maryland board of Nursing to administer medications in
Maryland - ANSWERSFALSE
T/F-The HCP must reorder medications at least every 30 days - ANSWERSFALSE
T/F- If an individual is having trouble breathing, call 911 before the nurse -
ANSWERSTRUE
T/F- The CMT/UAP accompanying an individual to a HCP appointment is responsible
for obtaining completed written orders and a completed medical appointment form. -
ANSWERSTRUE
T/F- Medications may be re-ordered only at the time of a HCP appointment -
ANSWERSFALSE
T/F- After receiving special training from the nurse, the CMT may administer
medications intravenously - ANSWERSFALSE
Unlicensed people can administer medications only after completing the medical
technician training program and receiving certification from the Maryland Board of
nursing - ANSWERSTrue
Only the RNCM/DN may delegate medication administration to certified medication
technician - ANSWERSTrue
, All medications must have a healthcare professionals (HCP) order (PMOF) and
pharmacy label - ANSWERSTrue
A HCP is the same as they PMOF - ANSWERSTrue
8 components of the medication administration cycle - ANSWERS1) observe changes
2) report changes and or observations
3)Assist with the HCP visit
4) Obtain medications
5) store medications safely
6) administer medications correctly
7) ensure medications are taken
8) Document medications quickly and correctly
reasons medications are used in relation to diseases and illnesses - ANSWERS~to
cure!!!
~to prevent!!!
~to reduce and relieve symptoms
~to manage
How can we insure personal rights, privacy and dignity of the individuals while giving
medications - ANSWERS~Address individuals by name!!!
~Don't hang signs on the wall
~Don't have them line up at the door for medicine
~Offer privacy
What to do if an individual refuses medication - ANSWERS~Ask why they are refusing
~Encourage them to take it
~Re-offer medications and tell them how important it is
~Report refusal to Nurse and/or supervisor
~Document refusal on the MAR
the term MAR means: - ANSWERSMedical administration record
If, after giving the medications the individual shows change in their PHYSICAL or
BEHAVIORAL conditions what do you do? - ANSWERSYou should call the Nurse and
the supervisor
Who consults with and assists with the visit to the health care professional -
ANSWERSCMT
Who obtains the medication from the pharmacy - ANSWERSCMT
Who is responsible for storing the medication correctly - ANSWERSCMT
Who administers medication and preforms treatments - ANSWERSCMT