CMT Regulations and Standards 2

Question 1

Under OBRA '87, medication aides in long-term care facilities must report medication errors to which person first?

Accepted Answer

The charge nurse or supervising nurse

Answer

OBRA '87 requires medication aides to immediately report any medication errors to the supervising or charge nurse.

Question 2

Which federal law established the requirement for child-resistant packaging for most medications?

Accepted Answer

Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)

Answer

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970 requires child-resistant closures on most prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Question 3

A medication technician discovers a co-worker removing medications from the facility's locked cart for personal use. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to a supervisor immediately

Answer

Diversion of controlled substances is illegal and must be reported immediately to a supervisor to follow proper chain of command and legal protocols.

Question 4

Under DEA regulations, Schedule II controlled substances require which type of prescription?

Accepted Answer

A written prescription with no refills

Answer

Schedule II substances require a written prescription and cannot be refilled; a new prescription is required for each fill.

Question 5

Which standard requires facilities to maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires employers to maintain SDS for all hazardous chemicals and ensure employees have access to them.

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

CMT Regulations and Standards 2