MACE Roles & Responsibilities 2

Question 1

A medication aide discovers they administered the wrong dose to a resident. What is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising nurse immediately

Answer

The medication aide must immediately notify the supervising nurse so appropriate clinical action can be taken to protect the resident.

Question 2

Which action falls WITHIN the scope of practice for a certified medication aide?

Accepted Answer

Administering a prescribed oral medication per the MAR

Answer

Administering prescribed oral medications as listed on the MAR is a core task within the medication aide's scope of practice.

Question 3

A resident refuses their scheduled medication. The medication aide should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the supervising nurse

Answer

Resident refusal must be documented on the MAR and reported to the nurse to ensure appropriate follow-up.

Question 4

Who holds ultimate accountability for medications administered by a medication aide?

Accepted Answer

The supervising licensed nurse

Answer

The supervising licensed nurse retains professional accountability for medications delegated to and administered by the medication aide.

Question 5

A newly certified medication aide is asked by a co-worker to administer a medication they have never given before. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Consult the supervising nurse before administering

Answer

When uncertain about an unfamiliar medication, the aide must consult the supervising nurse before administration to ensure safe practice.

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