HCA - Health Care Assistant Medication Assistance and Treatment Support Flashcards
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Which of the following is within an HCA's scope of practice regarding medications?
Answer: Reminding patients to take their medications as directed by a nurse
HCAs may remind and assist patients with self-administered medications but may not administer or adjust medications independently.
What should an HCA do if a patient refuses to take their prescribed medication?
Answer: Document the refusal and immediately notify the nurse
Patient refusal must be respected, documented, and reported to the nurse so appropriate follow-up can occur.
What does the 'five rights' of medication administration include?
Answer: Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
The five rights of medication administration are: right patient, drug, dose, route, and time.
An HCA notices a patient is experiencing a new rash after taking a medication. What is the priority action?
Answer: Notify the nurse immediately as this may indicate an allergic reaction
A new rash following medication may signal an allergic reaction requiring immediate nurse assessment.
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid pain medications that an HCA should monitor for?
Answer: Constipation
Constipation is a well-known side effect of opioid medications and must be monitored closely.
An HCA should report which of the following to the nurse when assisting with treatment care?
Answer: Patient's skin appears red and irritated around a wound dressing
Skin redness or irritation around a wound site may indicate infection or pressure injury and requires nurse assessment.