CT DDS MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SOLVED 100%
CORRECT!!
(T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the
shift by the person who made or discovered the error -
Answer--TRUE
(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.
CORRECT!!
(T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the
shift by the person who made or discovered the error -
Answer--TRUE
(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.
