Free CMA Medication Administration & Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step before administering any medication?

Accepted Answer

Verify the patient’s identity

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Check the medication label

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Wash hands

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Ask for the doctor’s order again

Question 2

Which of the following is a common route of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Oral

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Topical

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Subcutaneous

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Ophthalmic

Question 3

What should a medical aide do if a medication error is made?

Accepted Answer

Report the error immediately

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Try to fix it quietly

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Tell the patient not to worry

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Wait to see if any side effects occur

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the 'Five Rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right dose

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Right location

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Right weight

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Right diagnosis

Question 5

What action is required before giving any medication?

Accepted Answer

Check for allergies

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Check for fever

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Ask about favorite drinks

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Measure blood pressure

Question 6

Why is proper hand hygiene important before administering medications?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contamination

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To keep hands warm

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To make gloves easier to wear

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To clean medication bottles

Question 7

What does PRN mean in medication orders?

Accepted Answer

As needed

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Give immediately

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Take with food

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Every morning

Question 8

How should liquid medication be measured accurately?

Accepted Answer

Using a calibrated cup

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With a spoon

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With a water bottle cap

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By guessing

Question 9

Which documentation is necessary after giving medication?

Accepted Answer

Immediately in the patient’s record

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Only if the patient asks

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Only at the end of the day

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No documentation needed