CMT Patient Care and Safety

Question 1

What is the first step in ensuring patient safety during medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the patient's identity.

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Check the patient's medical history.

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Review the medication's dosage.

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Check for allergies.

Question 2

What should you do if a patient refuses medication?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and inform the healthcare provider.

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Force the patient to take the medication.

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Ignore the refusal.

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Discontinue the treatment plan.

Question 3

What should be done if a medication error occurs?

Accepted Answer

Document and report the error immediately.

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Ignore the error if no harm was done.

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Tell the patient to take the medication anyway.

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Wait until the next shift to report.

Question 4

Why is patient education important in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the patient is aware of potential side effects.

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To make sure they take the medication at the correct time.

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To help improve patient’s understanding of diagnosis.

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To reduce the number of follow-up visits.

Question 5

What should be done if a patient shows signs of an allergic reaction to a medication?

Accepted Answer

Stop the medication and report the reaction.

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Continue giving the medication.

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Administer an antihistamine.

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Change the dosage of the medication.

Question 6

What is the purpose of monitoring a patient's vital signs before medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To assess the patient’s health before giving medication.

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To check if the patient has allergies.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of the medication.

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To prepare the patient mentally for the treatment.

Question 7

Why is it important to follow the prescribed dosage and schedule for medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To ensure proper therapeutic response.

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To increase the medication's effectiveness.

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To make sure the medication is taken quickly.

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To prevent the patient from feeling uncomfortable.

Question 8

How can medication errors be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Verify the patient's information and check the medication label carefully.

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Administer medication in a rush to save time.

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Use medications without verifying the label.

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Change the prescribed medication without consultation.

Question 9

What should you do if a patient shows signs of a medication overdose?

Accepted Answer

Stop the medication and contact a healthcare provider immediately.

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Give the patient more of the same medication.

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Administer an antidote.

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Wait for the symptoms to subside.