Patient Safety and Rights Flashcards
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A patient refuses to take their prescribed blood pressure medication. What is the medication technician's correct first response?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse immediately
A competent patient has the right to refuse medications; the technician must document the refusal and report it to the supervising nurse.
Which of the following actions best protects a patient's right to privacy when administering medications?
Answer: Closing the room door or curtain before medication administration
Closing the door or curtain during medication administration protects the patient's privacy and dignity.
Under HIPAA, which situation would be a violation of patient confidentiality by a medication technician?
Answer: Discussing a patient's medications with the patient's adult child without consent
Sharing a patient's medication information with family members without the patient's explicit consent violates HIPAA privacy rules.
A patient with dementia becomes agitated and hits a staff member during medication administration. What should the technician do first?
Answer: Ensure safety, withdraw, and report to the nurse for guidance
Staff safety and patient dignity must both be protected; the technician should step back, ensure safety, and immediately notify the nurse.
Which of the following is considered a form of patient abuse in a long-term care setting?
Answer: Threatening a patient with loss of privileges if they don't take their medication
Threatening a patient to force medication compliance is psychological abuse and is prohibited under resident rights regulations.
A medication technician notices a bruise on a resident that was not previously documented. What is the required action?
Answer: Inform the supervising nurse and document the finding immediately
Any unexplained injury must be reported to the nurse immediately and documented to protect the resident and fulfill mandatory reporting obligations.
What does the Patient Self-Determination Act require of healthcare facilities?
Answer: To inform patients of their right to make decisions about their own care, including advance directives
The Patient Self-Determination Act requires facilities to inform patients of their rights to make healthcare decisions and to create advance directives.