AMAP AMAP Medication Administration Techniques 3

Question 1

To verify correct patient identity before medication administration, an AMAP should use:

Accepted Answer

Two patient identifiers such as name and date of birth

Answer

Using two patient identifiers (name and date of birth) is the standard safety practice to prevent medication errors from misidentification.

Question 2

Which of the following is a correct step when preparing oral medications from a blister pack?

Accepted Answer

Pop the tablet into the medication cup without touching it

Answer

Popping the tablet directly into the medication cup without touching it maintains hygiene and prevents contamination.

Question 3

When administering multiple oral medications at the same time, the AMAP should generally give which type of medication LAST?

Accepted Answer

Opioids or controlled substances

Answer

Controlled substances require extra verification steps and should be given last to ensure all required checks are completed before administration.

Question 4

A patient spits out a medication after it was placed in their mouth. The AMAP should:

Accepted Answer

Report the refusal and document it; do not re-administer without guidance

Answer

A refusal must be documented and reported to the supervising nurse; covert or forced administration is illegal and unethical.

Question 5

When giving a medication via nasogastric (NG) tube, what must be confirmed BEFORE administration?

Accepted Answer

Correct tube placement

Answer

Verifying correct NG tube placement before administration prevents medication from entering the lungs, which can be life-threatening.

AMAP - Assistive Medication Administration Personnel Practice Test