Medication
What is the difference between a PRN & OTC?
PRN= Medications used as needed as per doctor's orders (Medical/Behavioral)
OTC= Over the Counter Medications that do not need a script to be taken
Who has Adaptive Equipment?
Robert Christie - PRN Glasses
Joseph Manfra - Orthopedic Shoes, Dentures, Inhaler w/ Spacer
Samuel Venditti- Orthopedic Shoes
Joseph is not responding to the fire drill. He is sitting on his bed watching Good Times. You have to go upstairs and physically assist him with evacuating the home which causes the drill to go past 3 minutes. You should . . . .
A) Bring it the manager's attention immediately
B) Document it on your daily log
C) Forge the time of the drill so you don't have to do a repeat
D) Leave Joseph in his room, it's just a drill.
A) Bring it the manager's attention immediately
and
B) Document it on your daily log
How many garbage days a week do we have? And what days do they fall on?
2 Days, Wednesday and Saturday
Joseph is coughing, and you hear a slight wheeze in between coughs, your next steps should be what?
A) Give Joseph water
B) Administer Robitussin DM Cough Syrup
C) Administer Joseph's PRN Inhaler
D) Contact Station MD
C) Administer Joseph's PRN Inhaler
Which of our consumers is on a Portion Control, No Seconds Diet?
Melvin & Robert
All consumers need to be physically assisted with their personal hygiene needs.
True or False
TRUE
Why is it important to clean the lint trap of the dryer?
Too much lint build-up in the trap is a potential fire hazard.
What are the 6 steps to identifying and documenting a Medication/Documentation Error?
1) Identify the staff responsible for administering the medication
2) Circle the Error in Red
3) Document the Error on the back of the MAR
4) Complete a Medication/Documentation Error Form
5) Document the Error on the Daily Log
6) Attach the Medication/Documentation Error Form to the daily log
Where is the first aid kit located?
If Melvin complains of chest pain, should you?
A) Conduct a Station MD
B) Call Candace or Sancha
C) Call 9-1-1
D) Offer Melvin Aspirin and Water
C) Call 9-1-1
At 1/4 Tank
- During Inclement Weather
- Early Morning Appointments
Controlled Substances (Medication) are delivered in the monthly medication cycle.
True or False
FALSE
Where can I find Robert's glasses?
On his bedroom dresser.
You notice that Melvin hasn't been himself lately, he has been forgetful, he is irritable and becoming delirious about things that normally don't upset him. What should you do?
A) Document this on your daily log
B) Conduct a Station MD and Complete a PLAID
C) Ignore Melvin
D) None of the above
B) Conduct a Station MD and Complete a PLAID
Melvin could be experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency.
Where does Samuel go every weekend?
Church
What is Robert's PRN Protocol?
Administer 1 Buccally for any tonic-clonic seizure less than 3 minutes.
What day programs do our consumers attend?
West Caldwell Hub, Bridges and Good Life
Samuel has been experiencing loose stool for several days, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, staff have been administering OTC Pepto Bismol since Sunday. At what point should staff have stopped administering Pepto Bismol and contacted a doctor?
As per the OTC Sheet, after 2 days, please call PCP.
- Staff should have contacted Station MD
or
- Took Samuel for a Walk-In at DDC
You are washing dishes after dinner, and you notice the sink is leaking water from underneath the cabinet, first you should . . .
A) Try and determine where the leak is coming from and fix it
B) Document the leak on your daily log and wait for management to submit a work order.
C) Contact On-Call
D) Place a bucket under the sink to catch the leaking water.
C) Contact On-Call