MAP Patient Care & Safety 5

Question 1

When should the MAR be initialed after giving a medication?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after the resident takes it

Answer

Document right after administration to avoid errors and duplicates.

Question 2

A resident has difficulty swallowing and coughs when taking pills. What is the proper action?

Accepted Answer

Stop and report to the nurse/prescriber for an assessment or alternative form

Answer

Swallowing difficulty needs clinical evaluation before changing how medication is given.

Question 3

Which vital sign change should be reported when a resident is on a heart medication?

Accepted Answer

A significantly slow or irregular pulse as defined in the order or policy

Answer

Abnormal pulse is a key safety check for cardiac drugs and must be reported.

Question 4

Which of these is an appropriate use of a PRN medication?

Accepted Answer

Giving it only when the resident has the indicated symptom, following the order's limits

Answer

PRN means as needed, according to indication, dose and frequency in the order.

Question 5

What is the correct way to handle a medication that was dropped on the floor?

Accepted Answer

Do not give it; dispose of it per policy and document/obtain a replacement

Answer

Contaminated medication must not be given and should be disposed of per policy.

MAP - Medication Administration Program Certification Practice Test