Medication
Administration
Administration
When administering medication to a child, you must fill out the daily section of the medication log and include the following information:
What is exact time, exact dose given, and initial from caretaker administering medication?
List the number of locks required for different types of medication.
what is: 1 lock for OTC, 2 locks for prescription?
This is the age SIDS most commonly occurs.
What is a child 0-12 months (0-1 year) old?
(T/F)According to the Infant Safety Plan, A baby can be left alone with cats and dogs.
What is false?
This causes brain damage, including bruising, swelling and bleeding.
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
What is document it on the med log and notify the KFI on-call phone immediately?
(T/F) If you do not have refrigerated meds, then you do NOT need a container for refrigerated meds.
What is False?
The acronym SIDS stands for ________.
What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
According to the Infant Safety Plan, this is the position a baby should sleep in.
What is on his/her back?
Shaking a baby forcefully is considered ____.
What is child abuse?
When a doctor prescribes a psychotropic medication, The following must be done before starting the foster child on the medicine.
What is notify KFI and OCOK to receive written approval from them?
These types of medication should be locked up at all times.
What is all medications, including over the counter, prescription, or refrigerated?
Name the leading cause of SIDS.
What is the official cause of SIDS is unknown?
The following equipment must have safety straps before it can be used by an infant.
What is a high chair, swing, stroller, infant carrier, rocker, or any similar equipment used by an infant in the home?
The definition of Shaken Baby Syndrome is ____.
What is a serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler?
This is what you use to fill in the blanks on a med log if the medication is an over the counter medication and does not have a prescription number, exp. date, doctor's name, address, etc.
What is "OTC" or "Over the Counter"?
(T/F) Your Case Manager will ask to see the medication lock box key when they come out to the home each month.
What is True?
90% of all SIDS deaths occur under this age.
What is 6 months?
According to minimum standards, these objects may be placed in an infants crib.
What is nothing?
Name the most common trigger that leads to shaken baby syndrome.
What is stress?
It is best practice to have a med management appointment scheduled for at least this many days before the medication runs out, as to avoid the child missing a dose.
What is 3 days before?
(T/F) Foster children's medication (OTC and prescription) must be locked up separately from other household members.
What is True?
This is the approximate number of babies who die from SIDS each year.
What is 1,400?
(T/F) According to the Infant Safety Plan, The following equipment may NOT be used in the home: Baby Bungee Jumper, Baby Walker (with wheels), Bouncer Seat, or Accordion Safety gates.
What is True?
(T/F) Babies ages 0-6 months are at the greatest risk of injury due to shaking.
What is False?