Safety and Rights Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a healthcare facility?
Answer: To provide safety information about hazardous chemicals staff may encounter
Safety Data Sheets provide essential information about hazardous substances including exposure risks, first aid, and safe handling procedures.
A medication aide is preparing to give a sublingual (SL) medication. Which instruction is correct?
Answer: Place the tablet under the tongue and instruct the resident not to swallow it
Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue to dissolve and absorb directly into the bloodstream without being swallowed.
Which right of residents specifically protects them from being treated differently based on race, religion, or disability in a long-term care facility?
Answer: Right to be free from discrimination
Residents have a federally protected right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, or religion.
A resident who normally takes their medications without difficulty suddenly begins coughing and choking during administration. The medication aide should:
Answer: Stop administration and notify the nurse immediately
Sudden difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) during medication administration requires stopping immediately and alerting the nurse to prevent aspiration.
How should a medication aide handle an expired medication discovered in the cart during a medication pass?
Answer: Remove it from the cart and report it to the supervising nurse
Expired medications must be removed from service immediately and reported to the nurse, who will follow facility policy for proper disposal.
Which of the following is an example of respecting a resident's right to dignity during medication administration?
Answer: Knocking and announcing yourself before entering the resident's room
Knocking and announcing yourself shows respect for the resident's privacy and autonomy before entering their personal space.
A medication aide who witnesses suspected abuse of a resident is legally required to:
Answer: Report the suspicion immediately to the supervisor and follow state mandatory reporting laws
Healthcare workers are mandatory reporters under state law and must immediately report suspected abuse to supervisors and, as directed, to state authorities.