MACE Patient Care & Communication Skills 3

Question 1

What is the correct procedure when a medication aide discovers they gave the wrong dose to a resident?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately and complete an incident report

Answer

Medication errors require immediate nurse notification and formal incident reporting to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Question 2

Which action violates a resident's right to privacy during medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Discussing a resident's medications in the hallway where others can hear

Answer

Discussing a resident's medications where others can hear violates HIPAA privacy regulations and the resident's dignity.

Question 3

A medication aide notes a resident's skin appears yellow (jaundiced) before administering medications. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the nurse before giving any medications

Answer

Jaundice can indicate liver problems that may affect medication metabolism; the nurse must assess before administration continues.

Question 4

When documenting medication administration, the aide should record:

Accepted Answer

The medication after administering it

Answer

Documentation should occur immediately after administration, not before, to accurately reflect what was given.

Question 5

A resident tells the aide they are experiencing nausea after taking their morning pills. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Offer a snack and report the symptom to the nurse

Answer

Nausea after medication is a reportable side effect; the nurse must be informed and may adjust the medication plan.

(MACE) Medication Aide Certification Examination Practice Test