CMT Patient Safety and Rights 2

Question 1

A patient refuses to take their prescribed blood pressure medication. What is the medication technician's correct first response?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse immediately

Answer

A competent patient has the right to refuse medications; the technician must document the refusal and report it to the supervising nurse.

Question 2

Which of the following actions best protects a patient's right to privacy when administering medications?

Accepted Answer

Closing the room door or curtain before medication administration

Answer

Closing the door or curtain during medication administration protects the patient's privacy and dignity.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which situation would be a violation of patient confidentiality by a medication technician?

Accepted Answer

Discussing a patient's medications with the patient's adult child without consent

Answer

Sharing a patient's medication information with family members without the patient's explicit consent violates HIPAA privacy rules.

Question 4

A patient with dementia becomes agitated and hits a staff member during medication administration. What should the technician do first?

Accepted Answer

Ensure safety, withdraw, and report to the nurse for guidance

Answer

Staff safety and patient dignity must both be protected; the technician should step back, ensure safety, and immediately notify the nurse.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a form of patient abuse in a long-term care setting?

Accepted Answer

Threatening a patient with loss of privileges if they don't take their medication

Answer

Threatening a patient to force medication compliance is psychological abuse and is prohibited under resident rights regulations.

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test