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

Documenting the refusal and notifying the nurse ensures the care team can respond appropriately while respecting the resident's right to refuse.

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

Administering medications away from others protects the resident's dignity and confidentiality.

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

A new rash appearing after initiating a new medication is a classic sign of a drug side effect or allergic reaction requiring nurse notification.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Be free from unnecessary physical restraints

Answer

OBRA mandates that residents have the right to be free from unnecessary physical or chemical restraints imposed for staff convenience.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Before and after each resident contact

Answer

Hand hygiene before and after each resident contact is the standard infection control practice to prevent cross-contamination.

(MACE) Medication Aide Certification Examination Practice Test