Medication Administration and Safety
Procedures exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
traditional packaging - CORRECT ANSWERS in medication administration, packaging in which
multiple doses of a medication are stored loose in a single bottle.
unit dose packaging - CORRECT ANSWERS a single dose of a medication sealed in plastic,
usually with foil backing.
blister pack - CORRECT ANSWERS a medication dosing system in which multiple doses of a
medication are sealed separately on a card with foil backing; also called bubble pack, punch card, or
bingo card.
aseptic - CORRECT ANSWERS free from pathogens.
souffle cup - CORRECT ANSWERS a small paper cup used for medication administration.
hand hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERS washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based
hand rub must be performed after completing medication administration for each resident.
medication administration record (MAR) - CORRECT ANSWERS a document that lists all
medications administered and/or refused.
medication aides - CORRECT ANSWERS individuals responsible for administering
medications in a healthcare setting.
,cleaning medication trays - CORRECT ANSWERS if a medication tray is set down outside the
medication room, it must be cleaned before being returned to the medication room.
blister pack handling - CORRECT ANSWERS if using blister packs, press the medication
through the foil and directly into the soufflé cup.
soufflé cup handling - CORRECT ANSWERS handle soufflé cups by the base rather than the
edge.
glove usage - CORRECT ANSWERS wear gloves when administering medications to the eyes,
vaginal or rectal routes, or in any situation that requires contact with a resident's blood or body fluids.
person-centered care - CORRECT ANSWERS treating each resident as an individual.
medication cart cleaning - CORRECT ANSWERS the medication cart top should be cleaned
after each use (between residents or if it becomes soiled).
hand washing duration - CORRECT ANSWERS MAs must wash hands thoroughly for at least
20 seconds before setting up medications.
discarding fallen medication - CORRECT ANSWERS do not administer a medication that has
fallen on the floor; follow facility policy for discarding the dose.
cleaning preparation surfaces - CORRECT ANSWERS medication containers, preparation
surfaces, and equipment such as pill splitters/crushers should be kept clean and dry.
glove hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERS perform hand hygiene before gloves are donned and
after they are removed.
, soiled hands - CORRECT ANSWERS hands must be washed with soap and water any time
they are visibly soiled.
cleaning medication carts - CORRECT ANSWERS medication cart tops should be cleaned after
each use.
administering topical medications - CORRECT ANSWERS hand hygiene should be performed
between administering different types of medications, such as after administering topical medications.
Administering Medications to Elderly Residents - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of giving
medications to elderly residents while ensuring their safety and comfort.
Resident Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS Residents have the right to refuse medications and
should not be forced or tricked into taking them.
Proper Positioning - CORRECT ANSWERS Ensuring that the resident is positioned correctly to
facilitate safe swallowing of medications.
Swallowing Medications Safely - CORRECT ANSWERS Helping residents swallow medications
by ensuring there is enough liquid and using soft foods as needed.
MAR - CORRECT ANSWERS Medication Administration Record, a document that specifies the
medications to be administered to residents.
Medication Setup - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of preparing medications for
administration.
Checking a Resident's MAR - CORRECT ANSWERS The step of verifying the medications
against the Medication Administration Record.
Procedures exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
traditional packaging - CORRECT ANSWERS in medication administration, packaging in which
multiple doses of a medication are stored loose in a single bottle.
unit dose packaging - CORRECT ANSWERS a single dose of a medication sealed in plastic,
usually with foil backing.
blister pack - CORRECT ANSWERS a medication dosing system in which multiple doses of a
medication are sealed separately on a card with foil backing; also called bubble pack, punch card, or
bingo card.
aseptic - CORRECT ANSWERS free from pathogens.
souffle cup - CORRECT ANSWERS a small paper cup used for medication administration.
hand hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERS washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based
hand rub must be performed after completing medication administration for each resident.
medication administration record (MAR) - CORRECT ANSWERS a document that lists all
medications administered and/or refused.
medication aides - CORRECT ANSWERS individuals responsible for administering
medications in a healthcare setting.
,cleaning medication trays - CORRECT ANSWERS if a medication tray is set down outside the
medication room, it must be cleaned before being returned to the medication room.
blister pack handling - CORRECT ANSWERS if using blister packs, press the medication
through the foil and directly into the soufflé cup.
soufflé cup handling - CORRECT ANSWERS handle soufflé cups by the base rather than the
edge.
glove usage - CORRECT ANSWERS wear gloves when administering medications to the eyes,
vaginal or rectal routes, or in any situation that requires contact with a resident's blood or body fluids.
person-centered care - CORRECT ANSWERS treating each resident as an individual.
medication cart cleaning - CORRECT ANSWERS the medication cart top should be cleaned
after each use (between residents or if it becomes soiled).
hand washing duration - CORRECT ANSWERS MAs must wash hands thoroughly for at least
20 seconds before setting up medications.
discarding fallen medication - CORRECT ANSWERS do not administer a medication that has
fallen on the floor; follow facility policy for discarding the dose.
cleaning preparation surfaces - CORRECT ANSWERS medication containers, preparation
surfaces, and equipment such as pill splitters/crushers should be kept clean and dry.
glove hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERS perform hand hygiene before gloves are donned and
after they are removed.
, soiled hands - CORRECT ANSWERS hands must be washed with soap and water any time
they are visibly soiled.
cleaning medication carts - CORRECT ANSWERS medication cart tops should be cleaned after
each use.
administering topical medications - CORRECT ANSWERS hand hygiene should be performed
between administering different types of medications, such as after administering topical medications.
Administering Medications to Elderly Residents - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of giving
medications to elderly residents while ensuring their safety and comfort.
Resident Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS Residents have the right to refuse medications and
should not be forced or tricked into taking them.
Proper Positioning - CORRECT ANSWERS Ensuring that the resident is positioned correctly to
facilitate safe swallowing of medications.
Swallowing Medications Safely - CORRECT ANSWERS Helping residents swallow medications
by ensuring there is enough liquid and using soft foods as needed.
MAR - CORRECT ANSWERS Medication Administration Record, a document that specifies the
medications to be administered to residents.
Medication Setup - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of preparing medications for
administration.
Checking a Resident's MAR - CORRECT ANSWERS The step of verifying the medications
against the Medication Administration Record.
