MACE Role and Authorized Duties 2

Question 1

A resident refuses their scheduled medication. What is the medication aide's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Medication aides must document refusals and promptly notify the supervising nurse, who will determine next steps.

Question 2

Which of the following is OUTSIDE the scope of practice for a medication aide?

Accepted Answer

Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube to deliver medication

Answer

Inserting NG tubes is an invasive nursing procedure that medication aides are not authorized to perform.

Question 3

When may a medication aide accept a verbal order for a new medication from a physician?

Accepted Answer

Never; medication aides cannot accept verbal orders

Answer

Medication aides are not authorized to accept verbal or telephone orders from physicians; only licensed nurses can do so.

Question 4

A medication aide notices that two residents have the same last name. What is the safest practice before administering medications?

Accepted Answer

Use two resident identifiers, such as name and date of birth

Answer

Using at least two identifiers (e.g., full name and date of birth) prevents medication errors caused by similar names.

Question 5

Which action demonstrates proper supervision of a medication aide by a licensed nurse?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is on the same unit and available to answer questions

Answer

Proper supervision requires the licensed nurse to be accessible and available on the unit during the medication aide's duties.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test