care giver class 2023 questions and answers with complete
solution
A resident may store & consume her/his own medications if:
A. the resident doesn't have a diagnosis of dementia
B. the family signs a statement which is maintained in the resident's chart
C. never
D. there is written physician approval
D. there is written physician approval
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following sets of systems should the caregiver
expect to be associated with this condition?
A. low blood pressure, low body temperature, low pulse
B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination
C. slow heart rate, intolerance to cold, fatigue
D. excessive perspiration, rapid heartbeat, bulging eyes
B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination
which of the following reduces risk of a medication error?
A. transcribing information incorrectly onto the MAR
B. checking the medication label with the MAR
C. relying on your expertise & experience in remembering the medications your resident
takes
D. borrowing medications from a resident to give to another resident
B. checking the medication label with the MAR
Orthostatic hypertension, confusion, drowsiness & nausea are all examples of
A. adverse drug reactions
B. medication synergistic effects
C. medication use
D. benefits of taking medications
A. adverse drug reactions
which statement best describes your responsibility as a med aide?
A. med aides are only responsible for giving medications
B. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications are not left unattended
C. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
D. med aide are responsible for monitoring the resident for change in status
C. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
PRN medications may:
A. never be used in an assisted living community
B. only be administered by physician
, C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
a routine medication is given:
A. as requested by the resident
B. on a regular scheduled basis
C. only by a registered nurse
D. without worrying about proper techniques
B. on a regular scheduled basis
injections may:
A. never be used in an assisted living community
B. only be administered by physician
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
a resident may refuse medication:
A. unless she has dementia & doesn't know what medications to take
B. only with permission of the family
C. anytime
D. only when the medication is PRN
C. anytime
what must be included when documenting the use of a PRN medication?
A. the time the medication was given
B. the dose of medication given
C. the residents response to the medication
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
If a resident refuses a medication, what should you write on the MAR?
A. just initial it as you normally would in blue or black ink
B. circle your initials, then explain on the back of the MAR
C. leave the space blank & circle it
D. have a co-worker double-sign that the resident refused
B. circle your initials, then explain on the back of the MAR
your resident, mrs. jones is taking hydrochlorothiadzide 25 mg. this is important
medication for the treatment of her blood pressure. you ran out of his medication
because the family didn't drop off the prescription yesterday. you don't have any to give
this morning. you should:
A. call he son & tell him he's not taking proper care of his mom's refills
B. notify the resident's physician
solution
A resident may store & consume her/his own medications if:
A. the resident doesn't have a diagnosis of dementia
B. the family signs a statement which is maintained in the resident's chart
C. never
D. there is written physician approval
D. there is written physician approval
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following sets of systems should the caregiver
expect to be associated with this condition?
A. low blood pressure, low body temperature, low pulse
B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination
C. slow heart rate, intolerance to cold, fatigue
D. excessive perspiration, rapid heartbeat, bulging eyes
B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination
which of the following reduces risk of a medication error?
A. transcribing information incorrectly onto the MAR
B. checking the medication label with the MAR
C. relying on your expertise & experience in remembering the medications your resident
takes
D. borrowing medications from a resident to give to another resident
B. checking the medication label with the MAR
Orthostatic hypertension, confusion, drowsiness & nausea are all examples of
A. adverse drug reactions
B. medication synergistic effects
C. medication use
D. benefits of taking medications
A. adverse drug reactions
which statement best describes your responsibility as a med aide?
A. med aides are only responsible for giving medications
B. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications are not left unattended
C. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
D. med aide are responsible for monitoring the resident for change in status
C. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available
PRN medications may:
A. never be used in an assisted living community
B. only be administered by physician
, C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
a routine medication is given:
A. as requested by the resident
B. on a regular scheduled basis
C. only by a registered nurse
D. without worrying about proper techniques
B. on a regular scheduled basis
injections may:
A. never be used in an assisted living community
B. only be administered by physician
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose
C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
a resident may refuse medication:
A. unless she has dementia & doesn't know what medications to take
B. only with permission of the family
C. anytime
D. only when the medication is PRN
C. anytime
what must be included when documenting the use of a PRN medication?
A. the time the medication was given
B. the dose of medication given
C. the residents response to the medication
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
If a resident refuses a medication, what should you write on the MAR?
A. just initial it as you normally would in blue or black ink
B. circle your initials, then explain on the back of the MAR
C. leave the space blank & circle it
D. have a co-worker double-sign that the resident refused
B. circle your initials, then explain on the back of the MAR
your resident, mrs. jones is taking hydrochlorothiadzide 25 mg. this is important
medication for the treatment of her blood pressure. you ran out of his medication
because the family didn't drop off the prescription yesterday. you don't have any to give
this morning. you should:
A. call he son & tell him he's not taking proper care of his mom's refills
B. notify the resident's physician
