MACE Roles & Responsibilities 4

Question 1

A medication aide notices a resident is unusually drowsy after receiving a scheduled medication. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising nurse and document the observation

Answer

Unusual changes after medication administration must be reported to the supervising nurse and documented, as they may indicate an adverse reaction.

Question 2

Which 'right' of medication administration requires the aide to check the resident's armband or use another approved identification method?

Accepted Answer

Right resident

Answer

The 'right resident' requires verifying identity using at least two identifiers, such as an armband and verbal confirmation, before administering any medication.

Question 3

A medication aide may share information about a resident's medications with:

Accepted Answer

Members of the resident's care team on a need-to-know basis

Answer

Protected health information, including medication details, may only be shared with care team members who need it to provide care.

Question 4

When a medication aide suspects a resident may be experiencing an allergic reaction, the aide must:

Accepted Answer

Stop the medication if currently giving it and call the nurse immediately

Answer

A suspected allergic reaction is an emergency requiring immediate discontinuation of the drug and urgent notification of the supervising nurse.

Question 5

Which situation would require the medication aide to refuse to administer a medication?

Accepted Answer

The medication is not listed on the resident's current MAR

Answer

A medication not found on the current MAR has not been verified as ordered; administering it could cause serious harm.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE Roles & Responsibilities 4