MACE Role and Authorized Duties 4

Question 1

Which of the following tasks is within the authorized duties of a medication aide?

Accepted Answer

Administering oral medications from the MAR as ordered

Answer

Administering oral medications as documented on the MAR is a core authorized duty of a certified medication aide.

Question 2

A medication aide is uncertain whether a resident's dose seems higher than usual. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Withhold the medication and notify the supervising nurse before proceeding

Answer

When in doubt about a medication dose, the aide must withhold it and consult the supervising nurse before administration.

Question 3

What should a medication aide do immediately after administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

Document the administration on the MAR

Answer

Documentation must occur immediately after administration — never before or at the end of the shift — to ensure accuracy and prevent double-dosing.

Question 4

A resident tells the medication aide that a new medication makes them feel dizzy. What is the aide's role?

Accepted Answer

Withhold the medication, report the complaint to the supervising nurse, and document it

Answer

The medication aide must report observed or reported side effects to the nurse immediately and document them; only the nurse or physician can adjust the medication.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST defines 'delegation' in the context of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

A licensed nurse authorizing the medication aide to perform specific tasks within the aide's scope

Answer

Delegation occurs when a licensed nurse transfers responsibility for a specific task to the medication aide within the aide's certified scope of practice.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE Role and Authorized Duties 4