Safety and Rights Flashcards
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Which 'right' of medication administration ensures the medication aide checks the drug name against the MAR before administering?
Answer: Right drug
The 'right drug' requires verifying the medication label matches what is ordered on the MAR before administration.
A resident's advance directive states they do not want resuscitation (DNR). During a medication pass the resident becomes unresponsive. You should:
Answer: Call for help and notify the nurse immediately while honoring the DNR
Calling for help and notifying the nurse immediately is required, and the DNR order must be honored per the resident's documented wishes.
Which behavior by a medication aide constitutes elder abuse?
Answer: Threatening to withhold a resident's dessert if they refuse medication
Threatening to withhold food or comfort as punishment for medication refusal is emotional abuse and a violation of residents' rights.
The 'right time' for medication administration generally means within how many minutes of the scheduled time?
Answer: 30 minutes
Most facilities define 'right time' as within 30 minutes before or after the scheduled administration time.
Which infection control practice is required when administering eye drops?
Answer: Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye or surrounding skin
The dropper tip must never contact the eye or surrounding skin to prevent contamination and potential infection.
A resident who is competent tells the medication aide they want to stop taking their blood pressure medication permanently. The aide should:
Answer: Inform the resident of potential risks and notify the supervising nurse
Competent residents have the right to refuse treatment, and the nurse must be notified so the physician can be informed and care plan updated.
Which of the following is the MOST important reason for keeping the medication cart locked at all times when not in use?
Answer: To prevent unauthorized access, diversion, and accidental ingestion
Keeping the cart locked prevents residents, visitors, or staff from accessing medications without authorization, reducing diversion and safety risks.