CMT Legal and Ethical Guidelines 3

Question 1

Under most state laws, a CMT may administer medications under the supervision of which professional?

Accepted Answer

A licensed nurse (RN or LPN)

Answer

CMTs work under the delegation and supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN), who remains responsible for the overall medication administration process.

Question 2

What is the legal term for intentionally touching a resident without their consent during medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Battery

Answer

Battery is intentional, non-consensual physical contact, which can occur if a CMT administers medication to a resident who has clearly refused.

Question 3

A CMT makes a medication error and is unsure if it caused harm. The FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the supervising nurse

Answer

The CMT must immediately notify the supervising nurse so that the resident can be assessed and appropriate action taken without delay.

Question 4

Which document protects a healthcare worker who reports suspected elder abuse in good faith?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporter immunity statutes

Answer

Most states have mandatory reporter immunity laws that protect individuals who report suspected elder abuse in good faith from civil or criminal liability.

Question 5

A resident with dementia is unable to communicate but grimaces when given medication. Ethically, the CMT should:

Accepted Answer

Stop and notify the nurse to assess for pain or refusal

Answer

Non-verbal signs such as grimacing may indicate discomfort or refusal and must be reported to the nurse for clinical assessment before continuing.

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

CMT Legal and Ethical Guidelines 3