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
Head upright and slightly tilted forward
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 tinc stand for?
tincture
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 otic stand for?
ear
When should medication aides use cups that are not marked with the amount they hold?
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 position does a client need to be in for the administration of a rectal medication?
Left side with right knee flexed
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 Outward
What does NKDA stand for?
no known drug allergies
What do you document on a transdermal patch?
date, time, initials