MACE Safety and Rights 2

Question 1

A resident refuses their morning medications. What is the medication aide's first required action?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Crush the medication and hide it in food

Answer

Insist the resident take the medication

Answer

Administer the medication later without telling the resident

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'right to privacy' as it applies to medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Administration should occur away from other residents when possible

Answer

Medications must be stored in a locked cabinet

Answer

Residents may not share medication information with family

Answer

Only the charge nurse may know what medications a resident takes

Question 3

A medication aide notices a resident has developed a new skin rash after starting a new antibiotic. This is MOST likely a:

Accepted Answer

Drug side effect or allergic reaction

Answer

Normal aging change

Answer

Sign of dehydration

Answer

Symptom of a urinary tract infection

Question 4

Under OBRA regulations, residents in long-term care facilities have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Be free from unnecessary physical restraints

Answer

Choose their own roommate without restriction

Answer

Refuse all nursing interventions

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Keep any personal items regardless of safety

Question 5

When preparing to administer medications, a medication aide should perform hand hygiene:

Accepted Answer

Before and after each resident contact

Answer

Only if visibly soiled

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Once at the start of the medication pass

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After completing the entire medication round

Question 6

A resident tells you their neighbor is stealing their belongings. As a medication aide, you should:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to the charge nurse or supervisor

Answer

Ignore the complaint as likely confused thinking

Answer

Confront the alleged neighbor directly

Answer

Search both residents' rooms immediately

Question 7

Which situation represents a HIPAA violation by a medication aide?

Accepted Answer

Discussing a resident's medications with their adult son without consent

Answer

Telling the charge nurse about a resident's medication refusal

Answer

Documenting medication administration in the medical record

Answer

Reporting a drug error to the supervising nurse