Role and Authorized Duties Flashcards

A resident refuses their scheduled medication. What is the medication aide's FIRST action?

Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Medication aides must document refusals and promptly notify the supervising nurse, who will determine next steps.

Which of the following is OUTSIDE the scope of practice for a medication aide?

Answer: Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube to deliver medication

Inserting NG tubes is an invasive nursing procedure that medication aides are not authorized to perform.

When may a medication aide accept a verbal order for a new medication from a physician?

Answer: Never; medication aides cannot accept verbal orders

Medication aides are not authorized to accept verbal or telephone orders from physicians; only licensed nurses can do so.

A medication aide notices that two residents have the same last name. What is the safest practice before administering medications?

Answer: Use two resident identifiers, such as name and date of birth

Using at least two identifiers (e.g., full name and date of birth) prevents medication errors caused by similar names.

Which action demonstrates proper supervision of a medication aide by a licensed nurse?

Answer: The nurse is on the same unit and available to answer questions

Proper supervision requires the licensed nurse to be accessible and available on the unit during the medication aide's duties.

A medication aide discovers a medication error made by the previous shift. What should they do?

Answer: Report the error immediately to the supervising nurse

Any discovered medication error must be reported immediately to the supervising nurse regardless of when it occurred.

Under which condition is a medication aide permitted to administer medications to a resident in another certified aide's assigned area?

Answer: Only when directed to do so by the supervising nurse

A medication aide may assist in another area only when specifically directed by the supervising licensed nurse.