HCA HCA - Health Care Assistant Medication Assistance and Treatment Support

Question 1

Which of the following is within an HCA's scope of practice regarding medications?

Accepted Answer

Reminding patients to take their medications as directed by a nurse

Answer

Administering injectable medications independently

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Adjusting medication doses based on patient symptoms

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Prescribing over-the-counter medications to patients

Question 2

What should an HCA do if a patient refuses to take their prescribed medication?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and immediately notify the nurse

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Force the medication to ensure compliance

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Crush it and hide it in their food

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Wait until the patient falls asleep and administer it then

Question 3

What does the 'five rights' of medication administration include?

Accepted Answer

Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time

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Right patient, right nurse, right chart, right dose, right time

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Right drug, right color, right shape, right dose, right nurse

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Right patient, right drug, right dose, right doctor, right form

Question 4

An HCA notices a patient is experiencing a new rash after taking a medication. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately as this may indicate an allergic reaction

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Apply lotion to the rash and continue care

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Document only at end of shift

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Ask the patient if they want to continue taking the medication

Question 5

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid pain medications that an HCA should monitor for?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

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Increased urination

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Diarrhea

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Hyperactivity

Question 6

An HCA should report which of the following to the nurse when assisting with treatment care?

Accepted Answer

Patient's skin appears red and irritated around a wound dressing

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Patient is sleeping during scheduled treatment

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Patient asks for an extra pillow

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Patient's TV is not working