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Medication Administration Training: Skill Standard E Testing Materials, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Medicine

University of WorcesterMedicine

A training program for medication administration, including E-tests with multiple-choice questions on medication administration procedures, documentation, and errors. It covers topics such as initial authorization, medication errors, documentation, and administration techniques.

What you will learn

  • What is a common side effect of all medications given by mouth?
  • What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean on a Medication Administration Record (MAR)?
  • How should medications, when not being administered, be stored?
  • What is the accepted method of administering eye drops?
  • What should Authorized Direct Care Staff only perform regarding medication administration tasks?
  • What should be done with unprescribed medications?

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Medication Administration Module
Training Program Skill Standard E Testing Materials
N-02-01-11 E 1
INITIAL AUTHORIZATION MEDICATION TEST
KEEP THIS COMPLETE TEST ON FILE
Staff: ____________________________ Test Date: ________ 20______ Score: ________/45
This staff member has successfully completed the didactic portion of Medication Administration
in the Community training and has passed the written test by at least 80%. See the completed
CBTA form for successful medication task proficiency, medication administration authorization
and a list of individuals to whom s/he can administer medication according to Administrative
Rule 116 and _____________________________________________ Policies and Procedures.
(Agency/Provider Name)
__________________________________ RN Nurse-Trainer Date: ___________ 20___
(Signature)
DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST answer and circle its letter.
1. Authorized Direct Care Staff are responsible for _______________ when giving medications.
A. initialing the box on the individual’s Medication Administration Record (MAR) indicating
the individual has taken the medication
B. notifying the doctor that the medication was given after administering medication to the
individual
C. instructing the individual to tell the RN Nurse-Trainer that the medication was given
D. calling the RN Nurse-Trainer to complete the medical record
2. Authorized Direct Care Staff should only perform those medication administration tasks:
E. that the RN Nurse-Trainer has trained them to do.
F. that the doctor asked them to do.
G. they feel is necessary.
H. all the above
3. Forgetting to administer a medication on time is an example of:
a. Malpractice B. unethical behavior C. slander D. neglect
4. What is the FIRST thing you should do if you make a medication error?
a. Isolate the individual. C. Call 911.
b. Page/call the RN Nurse-Trainer D. Just watch the individual closely.
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Training Program Skill Standard E Testing Materials INITIAL AUTHORIZATION MEDICATION TEST KEEP THIS COMPLETE TEST ON FILE Staff: ____________________________ Test Date: ________ 20______ Score: ________/ This staff member has successfully completed the didactic portion of Medication Administration in the Community training and has passed the written test by at least 80%. See the completed CBTA form for successful medication task proficiency, medication administration authorization and a list of individuals to whom s/he can administer medication according to Administrative Rule 116 and _____________________________________________ Policies and Procedures. (Agency/Provider Name) __________________________________ RN Nurse-Trainer Date: ___________ 20___ (Signature) DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST answer and circle its letter.

  1. Authorized Direct Care Staff are responsible for _______________ when giving medications. A. initialing the box on the individual’s Medication Administration Record (MAR) indicating the individual has taken the medication B. notifying the doctor that the medication was given after administering medication to the individual C. instructing the individual to tell the RN Nurse-Trainer that the medication was given D. calling the RN Nurse-Trainer to complete the medical record
  2. Authorized Direct Care Staff should only perform those medication administration tasks: E. that the RN Nurse-Trainer has trained them to do. F. that the doctor asked them to do. G. they feel is necessary. H. all the above
  3. Forgetting to administer a medication on time is an example of: a. Malpractice B. unethical behavior C. slander D. neglect
  4. What is the FIRST thing you should do if you make a medication error? a. Isolate the individual. C. Call 911. b. Page/call the RN Nurse-Trainer D. Just watch the individual closely.

Training Program Skill Standard E Testing Materials

  1. Medication errors must be documented in: a. a medication error report form. C. the Medication Administration Record. b. the individual’s clinical record. D. All the above
  2. ALL medication may be crushed. a. True B. False
  3. You should sign off the medication that you administer: a. whenever you have the time. b. soon after successfully administering the medication. c. at the end of the shift. d. before giving them to the individual.
  4. Your co-worker asks you to give the medications she has prepared. You should: a. go ahead and administer the medications. b. ask the RN Nurse-Trainer to give the medications. c. Ask your co-worker what the medications are. d. Refuse to give the medications.
  5. You accidently mark the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for a medication for the wrong time of the day. You should: a. erase or “white out” the error. b. leave it alone but chart it was done in the individual’s record. c. throw out the MAR and make up a new one. d. follow agency-specific procedures for error documentation.
  6. While administering medications on the evening shift, you discover a medication error. You did not make the error. You report the error to the RN Nurse-Trainer. What would be in the agency policy and procedure concerning completion of the error report form? a. You complete a medication error form before the end of the shift. b. Determine who made the error and leave a note for her or him to complete the error form. c. Leave a note for the RN Nurse-Trainer to complete the error form. d. Complete a medication error report form if you have the time. If not, leave a note for the Nurse-Trainer.
  7. Topical medication should be stored: a. with the oral medications. C. in a warm place. b. Separately from the oral medications. D. on the shelf in the closet.

Training Program Skill Standard E Testing Materials

  1. You have been assigned to a new home but have not received medication training for the individuals in that home. a. You can administer medications under the supervision of another authorized person until the RN Nurse-Trainer can train you. b. You cannot administer any medications until the RN Nurse-Trainer trains and authorizes you to do so. c. The house manager must be notified and s/he will watch you pass the medications to assure accuracy and safety. d. You cannot be authorized to administer medications until you spend at least a month with the new individuals.
  2. You notice that a medication in the individual’s medication container/lock box does not match any of the medications listed on the MAR. You should a. give the medication anyway. C. not give the medication. b. call the case manager. D. get instructions from other authorized staff.
  3. The initials PRN are part of of the directions for a medication on the MAR. This means to give the medication: a. orally. B. as needed. C. immediately. D. by injection.
  4. One of the individuals started a new medication and you notice that he is sleeping more than he did before. You should a. page/call the RN Nurse-Trainer and tell him/her what you have observed. b. stop giving the medication. c. do nothing, it should get better in a few days. d. call the case manager.
  5. You notice that an individual no longer has a rash for which s/he has a medicated ointment prescribed to be applied every evening. You should a. stop applying the ointment. b. apply the ointment until you run out of it and then stop. c. continue to apply the ointment. d. tell the RN Nurse-Trainer so that s/he may assess the individual.
  6. HS means you should administer the medication at: a. 8:00 am. B. the individual’s request. C. 4:00 pm. D. bedtime.

Training Program Skill Standard E Testing Materials

  1. What type of medication action affects the entire body? a. local B. primary C. systemic D. cumulative
  2. A tablespoon of liquid equals approximately _________ m l. a. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 25
  3. An 8 fluid ounce water glass equals approximately __________ cc. a. 100 B. 240 C. 350 D. 1000
  4. The abbreviation for before meals is: a. AC B. OS C. OD D. QID
  5. A medication placed under the tongue to remain there until it dissolves is delivered by what route? a. Oral B. topical C. salivary D. sublingual
  6. The physician prescribes a topical medication. a. The RN Nurse-Trainer administers all topical medications. b. The medication is administered orally. c. The medication is applied to the individual’s skin. d. A and C.
  7. Bulk-producing laxatives must be given with sufficient: a. fluids. B. food. C. fiber. D. enzymes.
  8. When administering a medication for which you must first take the pulse, you know you are checking for a side effect to what body organ? a. heart. B. liver. C. kidney. D. brain.
  9. All blood passes through the ______________ several times each day to remove waste. a. kidneys B. liver C. pancreas D. heart

Training Program Skill Standard E Testing Materials

  1. The accepted method of administering eye drops, after retracting the eye lids is: a. put the eye drop solution on a Q-tip and gently swab it onto the eye. b. gently position the eye dropper directly over the eye ball and squeeze the dropper. c. Gently place the eye dropper on the inside corner of the eye and squeeze the dropper. d. Gently draw the lower lid down and place the drops on the inside of the lower lid.
  2. The accepted method of administering eye ointment, after retracting the eye lid is: a. put the eye ointment on a Q-tip and gently swab it onto the eye. b. gently position the eye ointment container directly over the eye ball and squeeze the container. c. gently place the eye ointment container on the inside corner of the eye and squeeze the container. d. Gently draw the lower lid down and place the ointment on the inside of the lower lid.
  3. To help individuals served learn how to self-administer their medications, an authorized staff member should: a. develop a self-medication program alone and then teach the individual. b. do nothing. Teaching individuals how to take their own medications is the Nurse- Trainer’s job. c. use the self-medication program that is written by the state. d. be authorized to administer medications and use the program developed by the Nurse-Trainer and provider.
  4. Authorized Direct Care Staff can take a verbal or telephone order from the doctor if: a. she or he are provided with a verbal or telephone order from by the provider. b. she or he have received special training from the Nurse-Trainer. c. she or he have two or more years experience caring for the Developmentally Disabled. d. You can’t take verbal or telephone orders from the doctor unless your are licensed.
  5. The individual’s clinical record is: a. confidential and can only be looked at by staff caring for the individual or State regulatory agencies. b. restricted and can only be looked at or written in by licensed personnel and the house manager. c. owned by the individual who must give permission for staff to use. (Permission can be given by the guardian.) d. only used by authorized staff. Licensed personnel keep their own progress notes.

Training Program Skill Standard E Testing Materials

  1. The drug name that does not change regardless of the drug’s maker is the ________ name. a. generic B. trade C. common D. federal