CMT Medication Administration Procedures 3

Question 1

When using the 'seven rights' of medication administration, which right ensures the correct documentation is reviewed before giving a drug?

Accepted Answer

Right medication

Answer

The right medication right ensures the medication technician checks the label against the MAR to confirm the correct drug.

Question 2

A resident's MAR indicates 'prn' for a pain medication. What does 'prn' mean?

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

'PRN' (pro re nata) means the medication should be given as needed based on the resident's condition.

Question 3

What is the purpose of checking a resident's identification band before medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the right resident is receiving the medication

Answer

Checking the identification band confirms the right resident, preventing medication errors.

Question 4

Which action is required when a medication error occurs?

Accepted Answer

Assess the resident, notify the nurse, and complete an incident report

Answer

A medication error requires immediate resident assessment, nurse notification, and completion of an incident report per facility policy.

Question 5

A liquid medication dose is 7.5 mL. Which measuring device is most accurate for this dose?

Accepted Answer

A calibrated oral syringe

Answer

A calibrated oral syringe provides the most accurate measurement for liquid medications, especially for small doses.

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