MACE Medication Administration 4

Question 1

The 'right documentation' right of medication administration means:

Accepted Answer

Recording the medication given in the MAR immediately after administration

Answer

Right documentation requires recording the drug, dose, time, route, and resident response in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) right after giving the medication.

Question 2

Which action best demonstrates proper hand hygiene during medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer before and after each resident's medications

Answer

Hand hygiene before and after each resident's medication pass is essential to prevent cross-contamination and infection.

Question 3

A medication order reads 'Metoprolol 50 mg PO BID.' How many times per day is this medication given?

Accepted Answer

Twice

Answer

BID (bis in die) means twice daily, so the medication is administered two times per day.

Question 4

When administering eye drops, where should the drops be placed?

Accepted Answer

In the conjunctival sac (lower eyelid pocket)

Answer

Eye drops should be instilled into the conjunctival sac (the pocket formed by pulling down the lower eyelid) to ensure proper absorption.

Question 5

A medication aide finds a medication in the drawer that does not have a label. The CORRECT action is to:

Accepted Answer

Do not administer it and notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Unlabeled medications should never be administered; they must be reported to the nurse and handled according to facility policy.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE Medication Administration 4