MED CERT BUNDLED ASSESSMENT TEST 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ (T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians,
psychiatrists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered
nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners.
Answer: TRUE
◉ (T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for
all medications administered. Answer: TRUE
◉ The most common signs of asthma attack are (5). Answer:
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and
chest tightness
◉ (T/F) Every time you remove a controlled medication for
administration you must document that on the controlled
medication count sheet. Answer: TRUE
◉ Medications used to suppress cough are. Answer: Antitussives
,◉ (T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after
administration of ear medication. Answer: FALSE
◉ (T/F) Staff do not have to be med admin certified to be trained in
emergency medications, therefore, emergency medications must be
stored in a secure location that is easily accessible to all trained staff
but away from all youth. Answer: TRUE
◉ DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP
before administration of any psychotropic PRN medications.
Answer: TRUE
◉ These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements
associated with antipsychotic medications. Answer: Anticholinergics
◉ Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4). Answer: 1.
Remove the old patch before applying the new one. 2. It should be
applied to clean, intact, dry skin that is not infected, scarred, callused
or tattooed. 3, Change application sites to avoid skin irritation. 4.
Peel backing off the patch, press onto the skin and apply pressure to
assure that it sticks to the skin.
◉ You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain
of command when you notice the following from the youth (6).
Answer: Drooling/difficulty swallowing, muscle stiffness especially
, in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever, Changes in how
the youth walks or move, confusion or increased sedation.
◉ Dispensing. Answer: The act of placing a medication into a
container, labeling the container and giving the container for
someone else to administer
◉ (T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different
than those for controlled medications. Answer: TRUE
◉ To reduce fever you will use:. Answer: Antipyretic
◉ According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a
discrepancy in the controlled med count you must: (2). Answer:
Contact the chain of command and follow your agencies' policies and
procedures. 2. Document and forward the report of the incident to
DCF
◉ (T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer
rectal or genital medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to
self administer or a LP must be available to administer the meds.
Answer: TRUE
◉ Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3).
Answer: The temp of the refrigerator must be kept at 36-46 degrees.
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ (T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians,
psychiatrists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered
nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners.
Answer: TRUE
◉ (T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for
all medications administered. Answer: TRUE
◉ The most common signs of asthma attack are (5). Answer:
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and
chest tightness
◉ (T/F) Every time you remove a controlled medication for
administration you must document that on the controlled
medication count sheet. Answer: TRUE
◉ Medications used to suppress cough are. Answer: Antitussives
,◉ (T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after
administration of ear medication. Answer: FALSE
◉ (T/F) Staff do not have to be med admin certified to be trained in
emergency medications, therefore, emergency medications must be
stored in a secure location that is easily accessible to all trained staff
but away from all youth. Answer: TRUE
◉ DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP
before administration of any psychotropic PRN medications.
Answer: TRUE
◉ These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements
associated with antipsychotic medications. Answer: Anticholinergics
◉ Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4). Answer: 1.
Remove the old patch before applying the new one. 2. It should be
applied to clean, intact, dry skin that is not infected, scarred, callused
or tattooed. 3, Change application sites to avoid skin irritation. 4.
Peel backing off the patch, press onto the skin and apply pressure to
assure that it sticks to the skin.
◉ You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain
of command when you notice the following from the youth (6).
Answer: Drooling/difficulty swallowing, muscle stiffness especially
, in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever, Changes in how
the youth walks or move, confusion or increased sedation.
◉ Dispensing. Answer: The act of placing a medication into a
container, labeling the container and giving the container for
someone else to administer
◉ (T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different
than those for controlled medications. Answer: TRUE
◉ To reduce fever you will use:. Answer: Antipyretic
◉ According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a
discrepancy in the controlled med count you must: (2). Answer:
Contact the chain of command and follow your agencies' policies and
procedures. 2. Document and forward the report of the incident to
DCF
◉ (T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer
rectal or genital medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to
self administer or a LP must be available to administer the meds.
Answer: TRUE
◉ Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3).
Answer: The temp of the refrigerator must be kept at 36-46 degrees.
