Caregiver

The onset of regular insulin is

a. 30 minutes

Countable substance require resistant packaging and counting every time there is a change in certified staff because they

a. Are more likely to be abused than other types of medication

Managing blood glucose means

a. Balancing diet, exercise, and diabetic medications

Additional responsibilities associated with countable substance include

a. Counting these medications every time the staff changes

Peripheral Vascular Disease is characterized by

a. Decrease blood flow to the lower extremities and pain with walking

The Controlled Substances Act is enforced by the

a. Drug Enforcement Administration

If qd is daily, qod means

a. Every other day

When giving an insulin injection, you should always

a. Give the injection just beneath the skin

Mrs. Jones is a diabetic, you enter her room and find her shaking and perspiring. The most likely reason is

a. Hypoglycemia

An interaction that aspirin may cause when given with anticoagulant is

a. Increase risk of bleeding

Certified staff are most responsible to the

a. Manager/designee

Scabies and pediculosis are caused by

a. Mites and lice

Mr. Hank is an 88 year old resident. He frequently urinates in the corner of his room. To prevent this behavior, the caregiver should

a. Take him to the toilet every two hours

The Physician orders 500 mg methocarbamol (Robaxin). The tablets come in 1000 mg tablets. What should you administer?

a. ½ tablet

You must record that you have administered medication

b. After you finish giving medications to a single individual

When a resident is feeling hopeless, a useful approach is

b. Ask if they would like to talk about his/her feelings

You should check the rights of medication administration

b. Before administration

If the syringe needle (before administration of an injection) is bent

b. Do not use it and discard it properly

A Pharmacy label must list the

b. Dose of the medication

The medication count must be done

b. Every time the staff changes

Documentation required after administration of regular insulin according to sliding scale is

b. Fasting blood sugar, site of injection, and amount of insulin given

Personal protective equipment includes

b. Gloves, gown, and mask

Eye medication must

b. Have the word "ophthalmic" or "eye" on the label

When you report an individual's refusal to take a medication, you are protecting the

b. Individual

Which of the following medication types could be habit forming?

b. Pain medication

Standard precaution means

b. Preventing the spread of illness by certain practices

Which of the following is one of the main six rights of medication administration?

b. Right time

Shearing of the skin will most likely happen when a resident

b. Slides down in bed

Oral medications are medications

b. That can be taken by mouth

Medication must be disposed of in the presence of two certified staff, one of which is a facility manager/designee. Both must sign a disposal record stating

b. The amount of medication wasted

The only topical medications that are intended to be absorbed into the bloodstream are

b. Transdermal patches

A dependent resident should be repositioned every

b. Two hours

The correction abbreviation of the following is

b. hs - at bed time

Over the counter laxatives are safe and can be

c. Administered daily with a treatment plan

When an individual asks for a PRN sedative, you must first

c. Ask the individual why he needs a sedative

When giving an oral medication, it is important for the certified staff to position the individual correctly in order to prevent

c. Aspiration

A resident who has not had adequate fluid intake and becomes confused and sleepy may be

c. Dehydrated

The first sign of skin breakdown is

c. Discoloration

When individuals want to know their medications are for, the certified caregiver should tell them they

c. Have the right to know what the medication is for

When assisting a male resident with shaving, the skin on the cheek being shaved should be

c. Held tightly and smoothly

Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting redder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know, and then you explain that:

c. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness after the first week

Which of the following must be included in a report of a medication occurrence?

c. Name of the person who made the error

When are you allowed to change a prescription label?

c. Never change a prescription label

If a medication occurrence is reported, you will

c. Notify your manager/designee

The main purpose of a medication reference is to

c. Understand why and how a particular medication is administered

Topical medication is

d. Absorbed through the skin

You walk into a resident's room and find two consenting residents lying in bed together. Your first reaction should be to

d. Close the door and provide a privacy to the couple

Because of an illegible order, you are unsure if a dose to be given is 10 mg or 100 mg. What should you do?

d. Contact the manager or designee and follow their recommendation

When administering an anti-gout medication to an individual, you should also

d. Encourage the individual to drink a full glass of water

When you don't have the time to finish your medication documentation, it can be

d. Harmful to the individual

You can assist the family to adjust when they place their loved one in a facility by

d. Including the family in the service planning of their loved one.

A way to prevent constipation without using laxatives is to

d. Increase fiber intake

When you discuss an individual's medical condition, medication, or treatment with anyone outside the facility or with other individuals, you are violating the

d. Individual's right to confidentiality

Mr. Jones is taking Xanax. He tells you of an unusual dream he has been having. What should you do?

d. Record the incident for future comparison

One sign of skin inflammation is

d. Redness

Mr. Lincoln has an order for Xanax 0.25 mg by mouth at bedtime. He asks that it be administered every morning with his breakfast. This is an example of

d. Right medication - wrong time

Pharmacy labels must include

d. Route of administration

If the residents are fighting and there is a possibility of injury, the caregiver should first

d. Try to separate the residents

Insulin is a hormone and regulates metabolism of

Carbohydrates

The factor most likely to contribute to a medication error is when

Certified staff are distracted

Aluminum and calcium based antacids may cause

Constipation

The combination of the strength and the amount of medication must equal the

Dose

Chemical substance secreted by glands that regulate many body functions are called

Hormones