Miscellaneous
Assisted Living Facilities are under the regulations of the Virginia Department of Social Services. True or False?
True
When you are administering a hot or cold compress, what are two things that you are checking for?
Condition of Skin and temperature of the compress to see if it needs to be warmer/cooler
What does pc stand for?
after meals
What position would the client be in for the administration of nasal spray?
Bonus 100 points for head position during a nose bleed.
Head upright and slightly tilted forward.
Same position. And pinch the nose just below the bony bridge.
Verbal communication skills include speaking clearly and at a level residents can understand, avoiding medical jargon, and: A. asking open ended questions, B. using phrases to stop residents from sharing feelings, C. interrupting residents when they are taking too long to answer questions, D. using authoritative language to get the resident to follow directions.
The correct answer is A
What do you instruct the client to do before you administer eye drops?
Look up
What does PO stand for?
by mouth
While administering a nasal spray, what do you instruct the client to do with their finger while they are getting the medication?
Close the nostril that is not receiving the med.
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma? A. euthanasia, B. slander, C. abuse, D. stealing
The correct answer is A
When squeezing opthalmic ointment into the conjunctival pouch, how many inches should the strip be?
1/3 inch
What does PRN stand for?
as needed
When should medication aides give medicine that they did not pull from the original package?
The answer is NEVER
Why is it important for you as a Medication Aide to introduce yourself to the resident? A. for the residents to know who is in charge, B. to build relationships with the residents, C. for the residents to be able to call you if needed, D. to adhere to proper etiquette.
The Correct Answer is B
When two or more different eye drops are used, how long should you wait between drops?
5 minutes
What does tid stand for?
three times daily
What do you ask a resident immediately after they swallow their medication?
To open their mouth.
Which of the following is a reason for an Medication Aide to suspect a resident may be a victim of physical abuse? A. Skin tears on the forearm B. Bruises in various stages of healing C. Frequent crying or periods of sadness or withdrawal D. Refusal of patient to see any visitors
The correct answer is D
When administering ear drops, how would you pull the ear to straighten the ear canal?
Up and back
What does NKA stand for?
no known allergies
When do you give a PRN?
when you physically see the symptoms listed on the order.