MACE Role and Authorized Duties 3

Question 1

Which statement BEST describes the medication aide's legal accountability?

Accepted Answer

The medication aide is responsible for their own actions within their scope of practice

Answer

Medication aides are individually accountable for actions they perform within their certified scope of practice.

Question 2

A medication aide is asked by a family member what medications their loved one is taking. How should the aide respond?

Accepted Answer

Decline to share and direct the family to the nurse or charge nurse

Answer

Sharing resident medication information requires consideration of HIPAA; the medication aide should refer the family to the supervising nurse.

Question 3

A medication aide finds an unlabeled medication cup at the bedside of a resident. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Discard it and notify the supervising nurse

Answer

Unlabeled medications must never be administered; they should be discarded and the nurse notified immediately.

Question 4

Which document must a medication aide follow when administering medications?

Accepted Answer

The Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Answer

The Medication Administration Record (MAR) is the official, authorized document medication aides must use to guide and record all medication administration.

Question 5

A medication aide is asked to perform a fingerstick blood glucose check before giving a diabetic resident their insulin. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Perform the check only if trained and authorized per state regulations

Answer

Whether a medication aide may perform glucose checks depends on state regulations and facility authorization; the aide must act only within their specific certified scope.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE Role and Authorized Duties 3