MACE Role and Permitted Duties 3

Question 1

A licensed nurse is unavailable and a resident is experiencing a severe allergic reaction to a medication just given. What is the medication aide's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and then notify the nurse through available channels

Answer

Life-threatening emergencies require immediate emergency services activation while simultaneously alerting nursing staff.

Question 2

Which right of medication administration refers to ensuring the medication is given at the correct time interval?

Accepted Answer

Right time

Answer

The 'right time' ensures medications are given at intervals that maintain therapeutic blood levels and avoid dosing errors.

Question 3

A medication aide receives a verbal order from a physician to give an additional dose of a resident's pain medication. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and tell the physician to speak with the nurse

Answer

Medication aides may not accept verbal physician orders; these must be received and processed by a licensed nurse.

Question 4

When is it appropriate for a medication aide to sign the MAR (Medication Administration Record)?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after the medication is administered

Answer

The MAR must be signed immediately after administration to prevent double-dosing and maintain accurate records.

Question 5

Which situation would require the medication aide to withhold a scheduled medication and consult the nurse before giving it?

Accepted Answer

The resident's blood pressure is lower than the parameter listed for a blood pressure medication

Answer

Many medications have parameters such as blood pressure thresholds; if the parameter is not met, the medication must be held and the nurse notified.

(MACE) Medication Aide Certification Examination Practice Test

(MACE) Medication Aide Certification Examination Practice Test

MACE Role and Permitted Duties 3