Roles & Responsibilities Flashcards
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A medication aide notices a resident is unusually drowsy after receiving a scheduled medication. The aide should:
Answer: Notify the supervising nurse and document the observation
Unusual changes after medication administration must be reported to the supervising nurse and documented, as they may indicate an adverse reaction.
Which 'right' of medication administration requires the aide to check the resident's armband or use another approved identification method?
Answer: Right resident
The 'right resident' requires verifying identity using at least two identifiers, such as an armband and verbal confirmation, before administering any medication.
A medication aide may share information about a resident's medications with:
Answer: Members of the resident's care team on a need-to-know basis
Protected health information, including medication details, may only be shared with care team members who need it to provide care.
When a medication aide suspects a resident may be experiencing an allergic reaction, the aide must:
Answer: Stop the medication if currently giving it and call the nurse immediately
A suspected allergic reaction is an emergency requiring immediate discontinuation of the drug and urgent notification of the supervising nurse.
Which situation would require the medication aide to refuse to administer a medication?
Answer: The medication is not listed on the resident's current MAR
A medication not found on the current MAR has not been verified as ordered; administering it could cause serious harm.
The medication aide's role in preventing medication diversion primarily involves:
Answer: Counting and reconciling controlled substances with the nurse at each shift
Controlled substance counts at shift change, performed with a licensed nurse, are a key safeguard against diversion.
A resident tells the medication aide they want to take an herbal supplement in addition to their prescribed medications. The aide should:
Answer: Inform the supervising nurse so it can be reviewed for interactions
Herbal supplements can interact with prescribed medications; the nurse must be informed so the care team can evaluate safety.