MACE Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Question 1

Which of the following actions best demonstrates patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Discussing patient information only with the care team.

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Talking about a patient’s condition with a friend.

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Sharing patient updates on social media.

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Explaining patient conditions in the elevator.

Question 2

A medication aide gives the wrong dose and immediately reports it. What principle is being followed?

Accepted Answer

Accountability

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Autonomy

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Justice

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Beneficence

Question 3

What is a legal requirement before administering any medication?

Accepted Answer

A physician’s written order.

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Verbal consent from the patient.

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Permission from the family.

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A co-worker’s confirmation.

Question 4

Which scenario is considered outside the scope of practice for a medication aide?

Accepted Answer

Administering injections.

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Documenting medication given.

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Giving oral medications.

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Reporting side effects to a nurse.

Question 5

What ethical principle involves doing good and promoting the well-being of patients?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

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Fidelity

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Non-maleficence

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Veracity

Question 6

What should a medication aide do if asked to perform a task they are not trained for?

Accepted Answer

Politely refuse and inform the supervisor.

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Attempt the task to help the team.

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Follow through and ask for feedback later.

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Ask another aide to do it instead.