Medication Aide State Test latest 2023-2024 REAL EXAM
300 Questions and Correct Answers (Verified
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The purpose of the nurse practice act is to – ANSWER- protect the
public’s welfare and safety
When giving medications, you must practice the following except: A)
bloodborne pathogen standard, B) surgical asepsis, C) hand hygiene, D)
standard precautions – ANSWER- B) surgical asepsis
True or false: you may take verbal or telephone orders from a doctor –
ANSWER- false
Why does a nurse keep a close watch over a resident or patient? –
ANSWER- To monitor the person’s health status and care.
True or false: a RN or LPN can delegate only those tasks that are in your
job description – ANSWER- true
The nurse decided that Mr. Monroe needs a drug for pain relief. The
nurse delegates the tasks of giving the drug to you. You must… –
ANSWER- decide to accept or refuse the task.
True or False: feedback from the nurse is a way you can learn and
improve the care you give. – ANSWER- true
You find blood stains on a child’s underpants. This is a sign of… –
ANSWER- Sexual abuse
Which statement about abuse is false? A) Abuse causes physical harm,
B) The abuser can be a spouse, C) Abusers are only men, D) Abuse can
cause mental anguish. – ANSWER- C) Abusers are only men
True or False: The FDA ensures that manufacturers meet labeling
requirements. – ANSWER- True
True or False: you should avoid persons whose values are different from
your own. – ANSWER- False
True or false: drugs can affect a person’s vital signs. – ANSWER- True
Which is a nursing diagnosis? A) cancer, B) acute pain, C) kidney
failure, D) heart attack. – ANSWER- B) acute pain
Which statement about blood pressure is false? A) The normal systolic
pressure is less than 120 mm Hg, B) The correct size cuff is used to
measure blood pressure, C) The normal diastolic pressure is greater than
80 mm Hg, D) You may take a blood pressure on an arm with an IV or
dialysis access site. – ANSWER- C) The normal diastolic pressure is
greater than 80 mm Hg.
Which blood pressure is not normal? A) 118/80 mm Hg, B) 114/68 mm
Hg, C) 128/72 mm Hg, D) 110/74 mm Hg – ANSWER- C) 128/72 mm
Hg
Which has no active ingredients? A) placebo, B) intravenous (IV), C)
subcutaneous (SQ), D) intramuscular (IM) – ANSWER- A) placebo
True or false: a blood sample may be studied to determine the amount of
a drug present in the blood. – ANSWER- True
The trade name of the drug is its… – ANSWER- brand name
Most drugs are metabolized in the… – ANSWER- Liver
A child cannot swallow a capsule. With the nurse’s permission you can –
ANSWER- sprinkle the contents onto small amounts of applesauce,
jelly, or pudding.
A tablet is too large for a person to swallow. With the nurse’s permission
yo ucan – ANSWER- crush the tablet and mix it with food
Which statement about gastrointestinal absorption of drugs in older
persons is false? A) GI motility is slower, B) Gastric acid secretion
increases, C) Blood flow to the stomach and intestines is decreased, D)
Stomach emptying is slower. – ANSWER- B) Gastric acid secretion
increases
To assist an older person with drug therapy, you should… – ANSWERUse drug organizers and calendars to keep track of when to take drugs.
Which statement about standard drug administration times is false? A)
Always follow the standard times used in your facility, B) They help
make sure drugs are given safety and on time, C) They prevent drug
errors, D) The times are all the same for all agencies. – ANSWER- D)
The times are the same for all agencies.
A STAT drug order is to be given – ANSWER- at once
Before giving a drug you must – ANSWER- check the person’s allergies
Drug orders written on a prescription pad are usually filled – ANSWERat a local pharmacy
To give the right drub you always read the drug label before the
following except: A) charting that you gave the drug, B) returning the