Question

1. what type of medication is the oral route appropriate for?

tablets and liquids
drops and sprays
transdermal patches
creams and ointments

1. which limits your ability to assist a person with self - administration of medication?

when the person has been taking the medication for a long time
when you are untrained in the task you must perform
when you are familiar with the tasks you will perform
when the medication order is clear and concise

1. when assisting an adult to instill ear drops, what is the correct way to position the ear?

pull the ear lobe gently down and back.
pull the ear lobe straight back away from the face.
pull the ear lobe straight toward the face.
pull the ear lobe gently up and back.

1. which is an acceptable task you can perform when assisting a person to self - administer their medication?

crush the medication and hide it in food.
place the medication in their hand or in a medicine cup
find an over - the - counter medication.
administer a rectal suppository

1. which is true regarding the scope of practice for medication aides who assist with self - administration of medications?

it follows very generalized guidelines.
the scope of practice is the same in every state.
it can be changed according to agency administrator preference.
it varies by state and organizational policies and procedures.

Explanation:

1. Tablets and liquids are taken orally. Drops and sprays can be for nasal or other routes. Transdermal patches are for skin application. Creams and ointments are for topical use.
2. Being untrained in a task limits ability to assist. Familiarity and clear orders help. Long - term use of medication by the person does not limit assistance ability.
3. For adults, pulling the earlobe gently up and back straightens the ear canal for ear drop instillation. Pulling down and back is for children.
4. Placing medication in hand or cup is an acceptable assist. Crushing and hiding in food without proper approval is wrong. Finding over - the - counter meds is not part of standard assistance. Administering a rectal suppository may require more training.
5. The scope of practice for medication aides varies by state and organizational policies. It is not the same in every state, not generalized, and not based on administrator preference.

Answer:

1. Tablets and liquids
2. When you are untrained in the task you must perform
3. Pull the ear lobe gently up and back
4. Place the medication in their hand or in a medicine cup
5. It varies by state and organizational policies and procedures