Role and Permitted Duties Flashcards
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A medication aide is preparing to administer a controlled substance and notices the count on the controlled substance log does not match the number of pills in the drawer. The aide should:
Answer: Notify the charge nurse immediately before giving the medication
A discrepancy in a controlled substance count is a serious safety and legal issue that must be reported to the nurse before any further action is taken.
Under federal law, which agency regulates how controlled substances are handled in long-term care facilities?
Answer: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act, which governs the handling, storage, and dispensing of controlled substances in all healthcare settings.
A medication aide is asked by a family member to explain why their loved one is receiving a particular medication. The aide should:
Answer: Refer the family member to the charge nurse or physician
Medication counseling and clinical explanations to families fall outside the medication aide's scope; a licensed nurse or prescriber should handle these inquiries.
Which of the following actions demonstrates proper use of the 'right resident' check?
Answer: Asking the resident to state their name and checking against their ID band or photo on the MAR
Proper resident identification requires asking the resident to state their name and verifying with an ID band or photo, not relying on familiarity or room number.
A medication aide completes a mandatory continuing education course on medication administration. This requirement is in place primarily to:
Answer: Ensure ongoing competency and awareness of updated practices and regulations
Continuing education maintains and updates medication aide competency so residents continue to receive safe care as standards and regulations evolve.
A medication aide accidentally gives a resident another resident's medication. After notifying the nurse, what is the next required step?
Answer: Complete an incident report per facility policy
A medication error requires completion of an incident report to document the event, support quality improvement, and fulfill regulatory requirements.
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a medication aide's role and a licensed practical nurse's (LPN) role in medication administration?
Answer: Medication aides administer routine oral medications under supervision; LPNs can administer a broader range including IV medications and accept orders
Medication aides have a narrower, delegated scope focused on routine medication routes, while LPNs have broader clinical authority including IV administration and order acceptance.