Safety and Rights Flashcards
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A medication aide discovers they administered the wrong dose of medication to a resident. The FIRST action to take is:
Answer: Immediately notify the supervising nurse
Immediately notifying the supervising nurse allows prompt assessment and intervention to minimize harm from a medication error.
Which of the following is an example of a chemical restraint?
Answer: Sedating a resident with medication to manage wandering for staff convenience
Using sedating medication solely to control a resident's behavior for staff convenience rather than medical need constitutes a chemical restraint.
A resident with dementia is unable to verbally communicate. How should a medication aide assess for pain before administering PRN pain medication?
Answer: Observe for nonverbal cues such as grimacing, guarding, or agitation
Nonverbal pain scales using behavioral cues are the appropriate tool for assessing pain in residents who cannot self-report.
What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
A resident's family member arrives and demands to see the medication administration record (MAR). The medication aide should:
Answer: Politely direct the family member to the charge nurse or administrator
Medical record access requests from family members must be handled by the nurse or administrator who can verify authorization and HIPAA compliance.
When is it acceptable for a medication aide to borrow medications from one resident's supply to give to another resident?
Answer: Never — this is never acceptable
Medications are prescribed for specific individuals and must never be transferred between residents regardless of circumstances.
A medication aide observes a coworker pocketing a controlled substance from the medication cart. The appropriate response is to:
Answer: Report the observation to the supervising nurse or administrator immediately
Diversion of controlled substances is a serious legal and safety issue that must be reported immediately to a supervisor.