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

1)

Fidelity means to.....

Fidelity means to.....

Correct

10 / 10

Do GOOD

Do No HARM

KEEP your promise

Right Answer

2)

Non-Maleficence means to.....

Non-Maleficence means to.....

Correct

10 / 10

Do GOOD

Do NO HARM

Right Answer

Keep your promise

3)

Veracity means to.......

Veracity means to.......

Correct

10 / 10

Tell the TRUTH

Right 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 RN

Right 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 medications

Right Answer

Be able to Identify your residents

Right Answer

Know your resident's normal behavior

Right Answer

Recognize residents as individuals

Right 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.

Correct

10 / 10

True

Right Answer

False

Exam 2

1)

SELECT 2 BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.

SELECT 2 BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.

Correct

10 / 10

DIMINISHED ALERTNESS

Right Answer

A QUIET ENVIRONMENT

EXTERNAL DISTRACTIONS

Right Answer

2)

To give report means to give an account of something that has been seen, heard, or considered to be done. Knowing this, do you think it includes giving information to the family or the doctor?

To give report means to give an account of something that has been seen, heard, or considered to be done. Knowing this, do you think it includes giving information to the family or the doctor?

Correct

10 / 10

Yes

Right Answer

No

Feedback:

GIVING REPORT IS THE EXCHANGE OF ANY INFORMATION TO ANY PERSON. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FACILITIES POLICIES SO YOU DONT VIOLATE HIPAA

3)

The difference between VERBAL and NONVERBAL Communication is that verbal communication makes up 70% of what you say while NONVERBAL is 30% or what you say

The difference between VERBAL and NONVERBAL Communication is that verbal communication makes up 70% of what you say while NONVERBAL is 30% or what you say

Incorrect

0 / 10

True

False

Right Answer

4)

During END of LIFE CARE (Dying resident) it is OK to talk give them false hope and tell them "It's going to be okay." "You're doing fine."

During END of LIFE CARE (Dying resident) it is OK to talk give them false hope and tell them "It's going to be okay." "You're doing fine." 

Correct

10 / 10

True

False

Right Answer

Feedback:

YOU NEED TO JUST LISTEN AND ACCEPT WHAT THEY SAY. IT IS OK TO JUST LISTEN TO THE RESIDENT AND NOT SAY anything back

5)

When communicating with residents it is OK to talk about your personal problems and talk bad about other staff and/or the facility.

When communicating with residents it is OK to talk about your personal problems and talk bad about other staff and/or the facility.

Correct

10 / 10

True

False

Right Answer

6)

Select ALL of the following that are important when communicating with RESIDENTS

Select ALL of the following that are important when communicating with RESIDENTS

Correct

10 / 10

Identify yourself: name, title, reason for being there.

Right Answer

Call them by their proper name

Right Answer

Properly identify the resident

Right Answer

The Resident MUST be thought of as human

Right Answer

7)

In order to communicate effectively, you should

In order to communicate effectively, you should

•Avoid using words that might have more than one meaning or the words "I understand."

•Use familiar words. NO SLANG

•Be brief and concise.

•Logical and orderly manner.

•Be aware of language differences.

Correct

10 / 10

True

Right Answer

False

8)

Communication is a continuous reciprocal process of exchanging information

Communication is a continuous reciprocal process of exchanging information

Correct

10 / 10

True

Right Answer

False

9)

The difference between objective and Subjective information: Objective is what you hear ONLY, while subjective is what the resident tells you.

The difference between objective and Subjective information:

Objective is what you hear ONLY, while subjective is what the resident tells you.

Correct

10 / 10

True

False

Right Answer

Feedback:

OBJECTIVE IS: WHAT YOU SEE, HEAR, FEEL, AND SMELL SUBJECT IS WHAT THE RESIDENT TELLS YOU. PAIN IS SUBJECTIVE

10)

When helping residents with behavior issues or cognitive impairment, choose ALL of the following that would promote effective communication.

When helping residents with behavior issues or cognitive impairment, choose ALL of the following that would promote effective communication.

Partially Correct

8 / 10

Using short sentences

Right Answer

Identifying yourself with EVERY interaction

Right Answer

ALWAYS asking WHY questions (example: why are you doing that?)

Cue the resident (example: it's time for dinner....)

Right Answer

NEVER REMINSCE

Exam 3

1)

The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection........

The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection........

Correct

25 / 25

Using a mask

Avoiding your residents

Washing your hands

Right Answer

2)

Hands MUST be washed in which of the following situations?

Hands MUST be washed in which of the following situations?

Correct

25 / 25

Before and after care is given

Right Answer

After removing gloves

Right Answer

BEFORE removing gloves

After touching blood or body fluids

Right Answer

3)

Which type of water is best for hand washing?

Which type of water is best for hand washing?

Correct

25 / 25

Cold water

Warm Water

Right Answer

Hot Water

4)

How long should you wash your hands for?

How long should you wash your hands for?

Correct

25 / 25

15 to 30sec

Right Answer

45sec

1 min

Exam 4

1)

WHICH BEST DESCRIBED THE TERM MEDICATION?

WHICH BEST DESCRIBED THE TERM MEDICATION?

Correct

2 / 2

"Treatment with remedies." It is the term that is used inclusively for drugs, vitamins, and herbal substances

Right Answer

Substances that are manufactured and classified under the Food and Drug Administration. Drugs include those chemical substances that are available through prescription or over the counter.

Feedback:

Medication is defined as "treatment with remedies." It is the term that is used inclusively for drugs, vitamins, and herbal substances. Medications may be "drugs" or other substances.

2)

Define the term drug.

Define the term drug.

Correct

2 / 2

"Treatment with remedies." It is the term that is used inclusively for drugs, vitamins, and herbal substances.

Substances that are manufactured and classified under the Food and Drug Administration. Drugs include those chemical substances that are available through prescription or over the counter.

Right Answer

Feedback:

Drugs are regulated by the FDA and medications are NOT. "Drug" is the term generally used for substances that are manufactured and classified under the Food and Drug Administration. Drugs include those chemical substances that are available through prescription or over the counter

3)

ALL drugs are medications because all drugs are developed to "Treat" something.

ALL drugs are medications because all drugs are developed to "Treat" something.

Correct

2 / 2

True

Right Answer

False

4)

Not all medications are drugs because a medication can include HOME REMEDIES. This means that if I drink tea for a sore throat, the tea is used as a "medication" to treat the sore throat. ****drugs are regulated by the FDA***

Not all medications are drugs because a medication can include HOME REMEDIES. This means that if I drink tea for a sore throat, the tea is used as a "medication" to treat the sore throat. 

 

****drugs are regulated by the FDA***

Correct

2 / 2

True

Right Answer

False

Feedback:

FDA does NOT regulate the making of TEA or other home remedies. Therefore, all medications are NOT drugs.

5)

Match the 4 basic processes of medication

Match the 4 basic processes of medication

Correct

16 / 16

Absorption

Medication entering the blood stream

Distribution

Medication going into the cells where it is supposed to work

Biotransformation

Breakdown of medication (most of this happens in the liver)

Excretion

Medication leaving the body

Right Answer

Absorption

Medication entering the blood stream

Distribution

Medication going into the cells where it is supposed to work

Biotransformation

Breakdown of medication (most of this happens in the liver)

Excretion

Medication leaving the body

6)

When it comes to age, Elderly people may be more sensitive to some medications and, therefore, there may be a greater potential for adverse reactions (i.e. confusion or alter mental status due to being on medication)

When it comes to age, Elderly people may be more sensitive to some medications and, therefore, there may be a greater potential for adverse reactions (i.e. confusion or alter mental status due to being on medication)

Incorrect

0 / 2

True

Right Answer

False

7)

When it comes to medication, the size or weight of the resident may mean they needs a SMALLER dose of medicine?

When it comes to medication, the size or weight of the resident may mean they needs a SMALLER dose of medicine?

Correct

2 / 2

True

False

Right Answer

Feedback:

Larger people usually require larger doses of medication due to their body fat content.

8)

Because taking food with medication can alter the effects of medication, sometimes DIET and TIME of DAY need to be considered when giving medication. Knowing this, sometimes people take medications on an empty stomach and sometimes they have to take medication WITH food to avoid other issues.

Because taking food with medication can alter the effects of medication, sometimes DIET and TIME of DAY need to be considered when giving medication. Knowing this, sometimes people take medications on an empty stomach and sometimes they have to take medication WITH food to avoid other issues. 

Correct

2 / 2

True

Right Answer

False

9)

Pathological conditions (such as kidney disease or liver disease) can alter the effects of medication. Knowing this, you would expect medication orders to be changed by either decreasing the medication dose or increasing the time between medication doses to allow time for the resident to excrete the medication.

Pathological conditions (such as kidney disease or liver disease) can alter the effects of medication. Knowing this, you would expect medication orders to be changed by either decreasing the medication dose or increasing the time between medication doses to allow time for the resident to excrete the medication.

Incorrect

0 / 3

True

Right Answer

False

Feedback:

A normal person may be on Percocet 10mg every 4hrs for pain while a person with Kidney failure may have to take Percocet 5mg every 6 hours. This will allow them time to excrete the medication

10)

Match the following terms:

Match the following terms:

Correct

20 / 20

Action

how the medication works on the body

Effect

Change that occurs to the body once the medication is taken

Local Effect

Medication works where it was placed (i,e, placing a pain patch on the knee, the pain in the knee goes away)

Systemic Effect

Medication works by going through the blood stream and the body (i.e. taking a pain pill for knee pain, eventually the pain goes away)

Therapuetic Effect

Medication working as prescribed aka primary effect.

Right Answer

Action

how the medication works on the body

Effect

Change that occurs to the body once the medication is taken

Local Effect

Medication works where it was placed (i,e, placing a pain patch on the knee, the pain in the knee goes away)

Systemic Effect

Medication works by going through the blood stream and the body (i.e. taking a pain pill for knee pain, eventually the pain goes away)

Therapuetic Effect

Medication working as prescribed aka primary effect.

11)

Match the following interactions

Match the following interactions

Correct

12 / 12

Medication to medication interaction

Not taking Antibiotics with Antacids because they do not work well together

Medication to food Interaction

Not taking Coumadin (a blood thinner) while eating FOODS high in Vitamin K (spinach, kale, etc)

Medication to Disease interaction

Knowing that if the resident has kidney disease, they may need to avoid ibuprofen.

Right Answer

Medication to medication interaction

Not taking Antibiotics with Antacids because they do not work well together

Medication to food Interaction

Not taking Coumadin (a blood thinner) while eating FOODS high in Vitamin K (spinach, kale, etc)

Medication to Disease interaction

Knowing that if the resident has kidney disease, they may need to avoid ibuprofen.

12)

WHICH BEST DESCRIBES THE TERM SIDE EFFECT

WHICH BEST DESCRIBES THE TERM SIDE EFFECT

Correct

5 / 5

Resistance to the effect of a medication, need to take increasingly larger doses to produce the same physical or psychological effect.

an expected, well-known reaction that occurs with a predictable frequency and may or may not constitute an adverse consequence.

Right Answer

Feedback:

A side effect is an expected, well-known reaction that occurs with a predictable frequency and may or may not constitute an adverse consequence.

13)

Match the allergic reactions

Match the allergic reactions

Correct

4 / 4

Mild Allergy

Rash, hives, itching, etc

Severe Allergy

Anaphylactic shock (ie decrease blood pressure, severe bereathing problems, death due to cardiac arrest)

Right Answer

Mild Allergy

Rash, hives, itching, etc

Severe Allergy

Anaphylactic shock (ie decrease blood pressure, severe bereathing problems, death due to cardiac arrest)

14)

Match the following terms. THESE ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Match the following terms. THESE ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Correct

24 / 24

Idiosyncracy

Unusual effect

Tolerance

Resistance to the medication. MAY NEED HIGHER DOSE

Cumulation

a build up of medication in the body. MAY LEAD TO OVERDOSE

Overdose

a dose of medication that is too large for the person size or body type

Synergistic effect

taking to medications together that will increase the effects of each other (ie taking pain meds with anxiety pills will have a "nice effect" for the patient

Antagonistic

Taking 2 medications together may cancel the effects of one medication (ie taking antibiotics and antacids together will cancel out the antibiotics and they will not work)

Right Answer

Idiosyncracy

Unusual effect

Tolerance

Resistance to the medication. MAY NEED HIGHER DOSE

Cumulation

a build up of medication in the body. MAY LEAD TO OVERDOSE

Overdose

a dose of medication that is too large for the person size or body type

Synergistic effect

taking to medications together that will increase the effects of each other (ie taking pain meds with anxiety pills will have a "nice effect" for the patient

Antagonistic

Taking 2 medications together may cancel the effects of one medication (ie taking antibiotics and antacids together will cancel out the antibiotics and they will not work)

Feedback:

THESE TERMS ARE IMPORTANT TO KNOW

15)

MATCH THE FOLLOWING

MATCH THE FOLLOWING

Incorrect

0 / 2

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE

AN ADDICTION TO MEDICATION THAT WHEN TAKEN AWAY CAN CAUSE THE PERSON TO DEVELOP SIGNS OF WITHDRAWALS

PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE

HABITUATION OR STRONG CRAVING WITH NO PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

Right Answer

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE

HABITUATION OR STRONG CRAVING WITH NO PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE

AN ADDICTION TO MEDICATION THAT WHEN TAKEN AWAY CAN CAUSE THE PERSON TO DEVELOP SIGNS OF WITHDRAWALS

Feedback:

Habituation: A strong desire or craving for the drug, with no physical symptoms if the drug is taken away. Addiction: When the drug is taken away, the person develops physical symptoms of withdrawal, extreme discomfort, nausea, vomiting, tremors, sweating, etc.

Exam 5

1)

¨Drugs are mixed with other ingredients, so that they can be swallowed, injected, rubbed on, instilled, inserted, inhaled.

¨Drugs are mixed with other ingredients, so that they can be swallowed, injected, rubbed on, instilled, inserted, inhaled.

Correct

2 / 2

True

Right Answer

False

2)

Liquid medication may be given by mouth, rubbed onto skin, instilled into or onto body opening and is mixed with which of the following? Select all that apply

Liquid medication may be given by mouth, rubbed onto skin, instilled into or onto body opening and is mixed with which of the following? Select all that apply

Correct

12 / 12

Water

Right Answer

Alcohol

Right Answer

Solution (water and other substance)

Right Answer

3)

When it comes to Suspensions, medication that has a high amount of active ingredient, please select the correct response pertaining to the state of the medication

When it comes to Suspensions, medication that has a high amount of active ingredient, please select the correct response pertaining to the state of the medication

Correct

4 / 4

They DO NOT fully disolve

Right Answer

They fully dissolve into the liquid

4)

WHICH BEST DESCRIBES MAGMAS, A TYPE OF SUSPENSION LIKE MILK OF MAG (M.O.M)

WHICH BEST DESCRIBES MAGMAS, A TYPE OF SUSPENSION LIKE MILK OF MAG (M.O.M)

Correct

3 / 3

HEAVY PARTICLES MIXED WITH WATER, FORMING A MILKY LIQUID

Right Answer

SUSPENSIONS OF OILS AND FATS

Feedback:

A milk like substance with particles in it

5)

Solutions are very concentrated and therefore, NOT dangerous.

Solutions are very concentrated and therefore, NOT dangerous.

Correct

4 / 4

True

False

Right Answer

Feedback:

Because of their concentration, solutions can be dangerous so be sure to measure carefully

6)

Syrups contain __________ and __________ mixed with flavoring, like cough syrup while Elixirs contain __________ and __________ which is also sweetened and flavored.

Syrups contain [blank] and [blank] mixed with flavoring, like cough syrup while Elixirs contain [blank] and [blank] which is also sweetened and flavored. 

Partially Correct

8 / 16

Sugar

Water

Alcohol

Water

Right Answer

water

sugar

alcohol

water

Feedback:

Elixirs are solutions of alcohol and water which is sweetened and favored. Syrups are heavy solutions of water and sugar, usually with flavoring added, like cough syrups

7)

Match the following pills types

Match the following pills types

Correct

12 / 12

Tablets

powdered or granulated drugs compressed into various small shapes

Capsules

hard or soft gelatin covering for powdered or liquid medication

Caplets

cross between capsule/tablet

Right Answer

Tablets

powdered or granulated drugs compressed into various small shapes

Capsules

hard or soft gelatin covering for powdered or liquid medication

Caplets

cross between capsule/tablet

8)

Question #8

Time released medication may have several doses of the medication in it and is identified with SR, LA, ER, XR, or EC (enteric coated) behind the name.

 

Example:

Oxycontin XR 20mg PO BID

 

Select YES to receive credit for this question

Correct

5 / 5

Yes, I have read it and want credit for reading the material

Right Answer

No, I did not read the question and do NOT want credit

Feedback:

SR = Sustained Release LA = Long Acting ER or XR = Extended Release

9)

Delayed release medications that have SR, LA, ER, XR, or EC (enteric coated) after the name MUST never be crushed, opened, or emptied to mix with food or liquid. The resident could receive an overdose.

Delayed release medications that have SR, LA, ER, XR, or EC (enteric coated) after the name MUST ¨never be crushed, opened, or emptied to mix with food or liquid. The resident could receive an overdose.

Correct

5 / 5

True

Right Answer

False

Feedback:

Although you cant crush or open it, you can still mix it WHOLE with food like applesauce/pudding if necessary to help them swallow the medication

10)

Delayed release medication (SR, LA, ER, XR, and EC (enteric coated) after the name) MUST be dissolved in the LARGE INTESTINES WHICH IS ANOTHER REASON TO NOT CRUSH THEM. ALL other medication is dissolved by the stomach acid in the stomach

Delayed release medication (SR, LA, ER, XR, and EC (enteric coated) after the name) MUST be dissolved in the LARGE INTESTINES WHICH IS ANOTHER REASON TO NOT CRUSH THEM. ALL other medication is dissolved by the stomach acid in the stomach

Correct

5 / 5

True

False

Right Answer

Feedback:

THEY MUST BE DISSOLVED IN THE SMALL INTESTINES

11)

Match the following Routes of ADMINISTRATION

Match the following Routes of ADMINISTRATION

Correct

32 / 32

Oral

by Mouth

Sublingual

Under the tongue

Buccal

In the cheeks

Topical

On the skin

Rectal

In the Rectum (Buttocks)

Vaginal

In the vagina

Inhalation

Through the lungs

Parental

Puncturing the skin with a needle

Right Answer

Oral

by Mouth

Sublingual

Under the tongue

Buccal

In the cheeks

Topical

On the skin

Rectal

In the Rectum (Buttocks)

Vaginal

In the vagina

Inhalation

Through the lungs

Parental

Puncturing the skin with a needle

Feedback:

All routes can be done by the CMA EXCEPT parental medication

Exam 8

1)

PLEASE MATCH THE FOLLOWING

Correct

40 / 40

GENERIC NAME

OFFICIAL NAME OF THE DRUG

BRAND NAME

DRUG NAME OWNED BY MANUFACTURER

Right Answer

GENERIC NAME

OFFICIAL NAME OF THE DRUG

BRAND NAME

DRUG NAME OWNED BY MANUFACTURER

2)

MATCH THE FOLLOWING

Correct

40 / 40

GENERIC NAME

always lower case

BRAND NAME

ALWAYS CAPITALIZED

Right Answer

GENERIC NAME

always lower case

BRAND NAME

ALWAYS CAPITALIZED

3)

Law states that all preparations called by the same name must have a uniform strength and purity (U.S.P.) throughout the United States. MEANING acetaminophen (TYLENOL) IN THE RED BOX IS THE SAME STRENGTH AS THE WALMART BRAND OF "acetaminophen (PAIN RELIEVER)"

Correct

10 / 10

True

Right Answer

False

4)

BRAND NAME AND TRADEMARK NAME ARE NOT THE SAME.

Correct

10 / 10

True

False

Right Answer