MACE Medication Administration and Reporting 3

Question 1

A medication has been removed from a blister pack but the resident is now asleep and cannot be awakened for the dose. What should the medication aide do?

Accepted Answer

Discard the medication, document, and notify the nurse

Answer

Once a medication is removed from its packaging, it cannot be returned; it must be discarded and the situation documented with nurse notification.

Question 2

What is the correct technique when using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) without a spacer?

Accepted Answer

Hold the inhaler 1-2 inches from the open mouth, exhale first, then inhale slowly while pressing

Answer

The correct MDI technique is to exhale fully, hold the inhaler 1-2 inches from the open mouth, then slowly inhale while pressing the canister.

Question 3

Which of the following information must always be on a medication label before administration?

Accepted Answer

Name of the medication, dose, and expiration date

Answer

A medication label must include at minimum the resident's name, medication name, dose, route, frequency, and expiration date.

Question 4

A resident on an anticoagulant medication develops unexpected bruising and nosebleeds. The medication aide should:

Accepted Answer

Document the findings and report them to the nurse immediately

Answer

Bruising and nosebleeds in a resident on anticoagulants are signs of potential bleeding complications that must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 5

When documenting medication administration on the MAR, when should the entry be made?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after administering the medication

Answer

Documentation on the MAR must occur immediately after administration — never before — to prevent double-dosing or missed-dose errors.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE Medication Administration and Reporting 3