exam 1 Fidelity means to..... Correct 10 / 10 Do GOOD Do No HARM KEEP your promiseRight Answer 2) Non-Maleficence means to..... Non-Maleficence means to..... Correct 10 / 10 Do GOOD Do NO HARMRight Answer Keep your promise 3) Veracity means to....... Veracity means to....... Correct 10 / 10 Tell the TRUTHRight Answer Do NO HARM Allow resident to make their own medical decisions 4) As the CMA, it is LEGAL to take phone orders from a physician, physician’s assistant, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), dentist, or pharmacist. As the CMA, it is LEGAL to take phone orders from a physician, physician’s assistant, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), dentist, or pharmacist. Correct 10 / 10 True False Right Answer 5) As the CMA, it is ILLEGAL to give medication by any route that involves puncturing the skin (parental medication), such as intramuscular or subcutaneous injections or through intravenous lines. As the CMA, it is ILLEGAL to give medication by any route that involves puncturing the skin (parental medication), such as intramuscular or subcutaneous injections or through intravenous lines. Correct 10 / 10 True Right Answer False 6) As The Certified Medication Aide, it is LEGAL to refuse to perform a task the medication aide has not been trained to do or does not feel competent to perform. As The Certified Medication Aide, it is LEGAL to refuse to perform a task the medication aide has not been trained to do or does not feel competent to perform. Correct 10 / 10 True Right Answer False 7) As the CMA, it is ILLEGAL to perform certain procedures EVEN if you are taught to do so and deemed competent by a supervising licensed nurse. As the CMA, it is ILLEGAL to perform certain procedures EVEN if you are taught to do so and deemed competent by a supervising licensed nurse. Incorrect 0 / 10 True False Right Answer 8) As the CMA, you LEGALLY work directly under which person(s)? As the CMA, you LEGALLY work directly under which person(s)? Correct 10 / 10 Doctor LPN or RNRight Answer Director of Nursing 9) As a CMA it is IMPORTANT to know which of the following when it comes to attitudes and responsibilities? As a CMA it is IMPORTANT to know which of the following when it comes to attitudes and responsibilities? Correct 10 / 10 Know yourself and your attitude towards medicationsRight Answer Be able to Identify your residentsRight Answer Know your resident's normal behaviorRight Answer Recognize residents as individualsRight Answer 10) As the Medication Aide, it is important to know what is expected of you. As a result, you must be familiar with your job description. As the Medication Aide, it is important to know what is expected of you. As a result, you must be familiar with your job description

Fidelity

To keep your promise.

Non-Maleficence

To do no harm.

Veracity

To tell the truth.

CMA Legal Responsibilities

It is legal for the CMA to take phone orders from qualified personnel.

Illegal Actions of CMA

It is illegal for the CMA to give medications that involve puncturing the skin.

Communication Barriers

Diminished alertness and external distractions can hinder effective communication.

Verbal vs Nonverbal Communication

Verbal communication is not 70% of what you say; this statement is false.

Listening in End of Life Care

It's important not to give false hope but to listen to the resident.

Importance of Job Description for Medication Aide

Knowing your job description is essential for understanding what is expected of you.

Effective Communication with Residents

Identify yourself, call them by their proper name, and treat them as individuals.

Medication Definition

Medication is treatment with remedies, including drugs, vitamins, and herbal substances.

Difference Between Drug and Medication

Drugs are regulated by the FDA; not all medications are classified as drugs.

Side Effects

An expected reaction that may occur after taking a medication.

Mild Allergy Symptoms

Rash, hives, itching, etc.

Psychological Dependence

A strong craving for medication with no physical withdrawal symptoms.

Physical Dependence

An addiction that results in withdrawal symptoms when the medication is stopped.

Routes of Administration

Methods include oral, sublingual, topical, and others.

Generic Name vs Brand Name

Generic name is always lower case, while brand name is always capitalized.

USP Standardization

All preparations called by the same name must have uniform strength and purity.