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Infection Control - Hand hygiene, gloves, Standard Precautions and sharps safety
During a medication pass, a medication aide removes gloves after assisting a resident with toileting and then prepares oral medications for another resident. The aide's hands look clean. Which action is required before handling the medications?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Put on a new pair of gloves without cleaning the hands
B.
Perform hand hygiene before handling the medications
C.
Wipe the hands with a dry paper towel
D.
Handle the medications first and perform hand hygiene afterward

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Resident Rights Regarding Medications - Refusal, privacy, confidentiality and respect
A resident pushes away a scheduled medication and says, "I do not want this today." After calmly explaining the medication's purpose, the resident continues to refuse. What is the medication aide's best action?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Hide the medication in food so the resident receives the prescribed dose
B.
Respect the refusal, document it according to facility procedure, and notify the nurse
C.
Tell the resident that treatment will be withheld if the medication is not taken
D.
Ask another resident to persuade the person to accept the medication

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Medication Allergy - Recognition, resident observation and reporting changes in condition
A resident develops widespread hives and swelling of the lips shortly after receiving a scheduled medication. The resident is breathing normally but says the throat feels tight. What is the medication aide's priority action?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Document the symptoms and reassess the resident at the next scheduled observation
B.
Stay with the resident and immediately notify the nurse while following the facility's emergency procedure
C.
Offer water and encourage the resident to rest until the symptoms improve
D.
Administer the next scheduled medication only after the hives have resolved

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Medication Labels, Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration
A medication label reads “250 mg per 5 mL oral suspension.” The resident’s medication order is for 500 mg by mouth. After shaking the suspension as directed, how much should the medication aide measure?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
5 mL
B.
10 mL
C.
15 mL
D.
20 mL

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Eye Medication Administration
While administering prescribed eye drops, a medication aide accidentally touches the dropper tip to the resident’s eyelashes. What should the aide do next?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Wipe the tip with a tissue and continue using the bottle
B.
Follow facility procedure for the contaminated applicator and obtain an uncontaminated replacement before administration
C.
Rinse the tip with tap water and administer the medication
D.
Place the bottle back in storage and document the dose as given

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Ear Medication Administration
A medication aide is preparing to instill prescribed ear drops for a 2-year-old child. Which technique should be used to straighten the ear canal?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Pull the outer ear upward and backward
B.
Pull the outer ear downward and backward
C.
Pull the outer ear straight outward
D.
Press the tragus upward while pulling the earlobe forward

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Nasal Medication Administration - Drops and sprays
A resident is prescribed a nasal spray. After gently blowing the nose, which technique should the medication aide use?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Have the resident tilt the head back and direct the spray toward the nasal septum
B.
Have the resident lie flat and insert the applicator deeply into the nostril
C.
Have the resident sit upright, keep the head slightly forward, and aim the spray away from the septum
D.
Have the resident close both nostrils immediately after spraying to prevent drainage

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Topical Medication Administration
A resident has an order for an ointment to be applied to intact skin. After performing hand hygiene and putting on gloves, which action is most appropriate?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Place the medication container directly against the skin while applying the ointment
B.
Apply a thin layer using a clean applicator or gloved finger without contaminating the container
C.
Massage the ointment vigorously until the skin feels warm
D.
Cover the area with a tight dressing before checking the medication order

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Transdermal Medication Administration
During a medication pass, a resident has a prescribed transdermal patch in place, and the MAR indicates that the next patch is due. What is the safest action?
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
Apply the new patch beside the existing patch and remove both at the next scheduled change
B.
Leave the existing patch in place and apply the new patch to the same site
C.
Remove the existing patch, assess the skin, and apply the new patch to a clean, dry, intact site as directed
D.
Remove the existing patch and apply the new patch over any area that appears irritated

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Medication Terminology and Abbreviations - Measurement units, decimal points and zeros
A medication order is written as “.5 mg by mouth daily.” Before documenting or preparing the dose, the medication aide should record it as:
Select the answer
1 correct answer
A.
5.0 mg
B.
0.5 mg
C.
0.05 mg
D.
50 mg
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  • Quiz name:NC Medication Aide (Med Tech) Practice Test
  • Total number of questions:1943
  • Number of questions for the test:50
  • Pass score:70%
  • Number of topics:26 Topics
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  • Assisted Glucose Monitoring:60 Questions
  • Controlled Substances - Counts, inventory records and discrepancy reporting:67 Questions
  • Ear Medication Administration:68 Questions
  • Eye Medication Administration:68 Questions
  • Infection Control - Hand hygiene, gloves, Standard Precautions and sharps safety:85 Questions
  • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities - Negligence, fraud, diversion, abuse, neglect and misappropriation:65 Questions
  • Medication Administration Supplies and Safe Work Area Preparation:59 Questions
  • Medication Aide in Adult Care Homes - Role, responsibilities, supervision and limits of practice:80 Questions
  • Medication Allergy - Recognition, resident observation and reporting changes in condition:74 Questions
  • Medication Disposal - Destruction, pharmacy returns and required records:67 Questions
  • Medication Errors - Recognition, prevention, immediate reporting and documentation:86 Questions
  • Medication Labels, Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration:71 Questions
  • Medication Orders - Complete orders, FL-2, transcription, stop dates, PRN orders and discontinued orders:96 Questions
  • Medication Storage and Security:67 Questions
  • Medication Terminology and Abbreviations - Measurement units, decimal points and zeros:62 Questions
  • Nasal Medication Administration - Drops and sprays:67 Questions
  • Oral Inhalant Medication Administration - Metered-dose inhaler technique and device use:78 Questions
  • Oral Medication Administration - Solid, liquid and sublingual medications; cutting and crushing:90 Questions
  • Ordering and Reordering Medications - Availability and pharmacy receipt procedures:63 Questions
  • Resident Rights Regarding Medications - Refusal, privacy, confidentiality and respect:74 Questions
  • Six Rights of Medication Administration:113 Questions
  • Subcutaneous Insulin Administration - Drawing one insulin and using an insulin pen:79 Questions
  • Topical Medication Administration:57 Questions
  • Transdermal Medication Administration:73 Questions
  • Using the Medication Administration Record - Three checks, routine and PRN documentation, refusals and omissions:111 Questions
  • Vital Signs Monitoring - Blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations:63 Questions

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