Med Aide quizzes -with 2026-2027 18pages

True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? - Correct answer-True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse Med aides can't do what? - Correct answer-Give first doses of new meds Factors affecting drug actions include what? - Correct answer-Weight, age, metabolic rate, and tolerance What are the six rights of med administration? - Correct answer-The right drug, the right person, the right documentation, the right route, the right dose, and the right time Before you work as a med aide, you? - Correct answer-Must pass course exams, complete and demonstrate skills As a med aide in your facility, you should what? - Correct answer-Work within the legal limits of your role You tell a patient about your personal problems. This is a what? - Correct answerboundary violation A nurse asks you to do something beyond the legal limits of your role. You do what? - Correct answer-Refuse to follow the nurses order and explain why You're not sure whether you should give a certain drug, You should do what? - Correct answer-Ask the Nurse In order to assess a person, the nurse decides to give the person the oral drugs that you usually give. You do what? - Correct answer-Understand this is the best decision for the person at the time. The nurse asks you to perform a task that is in your job description. You have not done this task before. You do what? - Correct answer-Tell the nurse you have not done the task before and ask for help When you agree to perform a delegated task. You what? - Correct answer-Must complete the task safely A nurse asks you to perform a task. You do the following except what? restate or clarify what is expected of you, know how to contact the nurse if theres an emergency,