MACE Patient Care & Communication Skills 2

Question 1

A resident refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the medication aide's first action?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Medication refusal must be documented and reported to the supervising nurse so appropriate follow-up can be arranged.

Question 2

When communicating with a resident who has hearing loss, the medication aide should:

Accepted Answer

Face the resident, speak slowly, and use a normal tone

Answer

Facing the resident and speaking slowly allows them to use visual cues and lip-reading to aid comprehension.

Question 3

A resident reports chest pain after receiving medication. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately and stay with the resident

Answer

Chest pain is a potential emergency requiring immediate nurse notification and close monitoring of the resident.

Question 4

Which behavior best demonstrates person-centered care when administering medications?

Accepted Answer

Addressing the resident by their preferred name and explaining each medication

Answer

Person-centered care respects individual preferences and ensures residents understand and consent to their care.

Question 5

A resident's family member demands to know what medications their loved one is taking. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Tell the family to ask the nurse or charge nurse for that information

Answer

Medication information is confidential; only authorized personnel, following HIPAA guidelines, may release it to family members.

(MACE) Medication Aide Certification Examination Practice Test