Assisted Living Medication Training Exam

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Assisted Living Medication Training Exam Newest Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

1. A resident may store & consume her/his own medications if:

• the resident doesn't have a diagnosis of dementia
• the family signs a statement which is maintained in the resident's chart
• never
• there is written physician approval

Ans: 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?

• low blood pressure, low body temperature, low pulse
• excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination
• slow heart rate, intolerance to cold, fatigue
• excessive perspiration, rapid heartbeat, bulging eyes

Ans: B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination

• which of the following reduces risk of a medication error? 1 / 3

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• transcribing information incorrectly onto the MAR
• checking the medication label with the MAR
• relying on your expertise & experience in remembering the medications your

resident takes

• borrowing medications from a resident to give to another resident

Ans: B. check- ing the medication label with the MAR

• Orthostatic hypertension, confusion, drowsiness & nausea are all examples of

• adverse drug reactions
• medication synergistic effects
• medication use
• benefits of taking medications

Ans

Ans: A. adverse drug reactions

• which statement best describes your responsibility as a med aide?

• med aides are only responsible for giving medications
• med aides are responsible for ensuring medications are not left unattended
• med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are avail- able
• med aide are responsible for monitoring the resident for change in status

Ans: C. med aides are responsible for ensuring medications & supplies are available

6. PRN medications may: 2 / 3

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• never be used in an assisted living community
• only be administered by physician
• be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
• only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose

Ans: C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations

7. a routine medication is given:

• as requested by the resident
• on a regular scheduled basis
• only by a registered nurse
• without worrying about proper techniques

Ans: B. on a regular scheduled basis

8. injections may:

• never be used in an assisted living community
• only be administered by physician
• be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
• only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose

Ans: C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations

9. a resident may refuse medication:

• unless she has dementia & doesn't know what medications to take
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