Role and Authorized Duties Flashcards
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Which of the following tasks is within the authorized duties of a medication aide?
Answer: Administering oral medications from the MAR as ordered
Administering oral medications as documented on the MAR is a core authorized duty of a certified medication aide.
A medication aide is uncertain whether a resident's dose seems higher than usual. What should they do?
Answer: Withhold the medication and notify the supervising nurse before proceeding
When in doubt about a medication dose, the aide must withhold it and consult the supervising nurse before administration.
What should a medication aide do immediately after administering a medication?
Answer: Document the administration on the MAR
Documentation must occur immediately after administration — never before or at the end of the shift — to ensure accuracy and prevent double-dosing.
A resident tells the medication aide that a new medication makes them feel dizzy. What is the aide's role?
Answer: Withhold the medication, report the complaint to the supervising nurse, and document it
The medication aide must report observed or reported side effects to the nurse immediately and document them; only the nurse or physician can adjust the medication.
Which of the following BEST defines 'delegation' in the context of medication administration?
Answer: A licensed nurse authorizing the medication aide to perform specific tasks within the aide's scope
Delegation occurs when a licensed nurse transfers responsibility for a specific task to the medication aide within the aide's certified scope of practice.
A medication aide is offered a tip by a resident's family for excellent medication care. What should the aide do?
Answer: Decline, as accepting gifts or tips from residents or families is typically prohibited by facility policy
Most facilities prohibit medication aides from accepting gifts or tips from residents or families to maintain professional boundaries and prevent exploitation.
A medication aide notices a co-worker administering a medication without checking the resident's ID band. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Report the unsafe practice to the supervising nurse
Witnessing unsafe medication practices must be reported to the supervising nurse to protect resident safety.