MACE Medication Administration

Question 1

Before administering a medication, which check must always be done first?

Accepted Answer

Verify the medication against the order.

Answer

Check the patient's temperature.

Answer

Ask the family about past medications.

Answer

Prepare the medication tray.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a 'Right' in the 'Five Rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right route

Answer

Right pharmacy

Answer

Right diagnosis

Answer

Right provider

Question 3

How should a medication aide respond to a patient who questions the appearance of a pill?

Accepted Answer

Recheck the medication and clarify with the nurse.

Answer

Ignore the concern and administer anyway.

Answer

Assume it’s a new generic brand.

Answer

Tell the patient it’s the same as usual.

Question 4

Why is documentation of medication administration important?

Accepted Answer

It confirms the medication was administered safely.

Answer

It is optional in most cases.

Answer

It only applies to controlled substances.

Answer

It’s done weekly in long-term care.

Question 5

Which step is critical when pouring a liquid medication?

Accepted Answer

Read the dosage at eye level.

Answer

Hold the cup at shoulder level.

Answer

Pour while walking toward the patient.

Answer

Use any household spoon for accuracy.

Question 6

When should gloves be worn during medication administration?

Accepted Answer

For all injections and topical medications.

Answer

Only when giving oral tablets.

Answer

Never, unless the patient requests it.

Answer

Only in emergency situations.