Question

15 if a residents medication was discontinued by their healthcare provider, you should store it with their current medications for future use. true or false

16 special instructions on a medication label or package may help minimize side effects for the resident. example \take with food\ true or false

17 medication which has been abandoned or expired must be disposed of within 30 days. true or false

18 it is not necessary to keep the box from a packaged medication such as eye drops, inhalers, or creams. true or false

19 an alert label will help let the staff know there are revised directions on the mor/emar. true or false

20 if a doctor gives a resident medication samples from their office, the facility does not need a signed order for that medication. true or false

21 only medications taken routinely by a resident need to be documented on the mor/emar. true or false

22 if two of your residents are on the same type of an insulin pen, is it okay to use the same pen for both residents if they use separate pen needles. yes or no

23 unlicensed staff must complete the (6) hour training in assisting with self-administered medication before providing assistance to a resident. true or false

24 is it advisable to use extension cords with a cpap machine? true or false

25 unlicensed staff may titrate or adjust oxygen levels if there is a doctors order to do so. true or false

26 when measuring a residents blood pressure, what pressure should you avoid inflating the cuff above as it may cause serious damage to the patient.
a. 120mmhg
b. 100mmhg
c. 180mmhg
d. none of the above

Explanation:

Analyze discontinued medication storage

Discontinued medications must be separated from active medications and disposed of according to Assisted Living Facility Regulations to prevent administration errors. Storing them together is unsafe.

• Concept: Assisted Living Facility Regulations

Answer:

Question 15

If a resident's medication was discontinued by their healthcare provider, you should store it with their current medications for future use.
False

Question 16

Special instructions on a medication label or package may help minimize side effects for the resident. Example "Take With Food"
True

Question 17

Medication which has been abandoned or expired must be disposed of within 30 days.
True

Question 18

It is not necessary to keep the box from a packaged medication such as eye drops, inhalers, or creams.
False

Question 19

An alert label will help let the staff know there are revised directions on the MOR/eMAR.
True

Question 20

If a doctor gives a resident medication samples from their office, the facility does not need a signed order for that medication.
False

Question 21

Only medications taken routinely by a resident need to be documented on the MOR/eMAR.
False

Question 22

If two of your residents are on the same type of an insulin pen, is it okay to use the same pen for both residents if they use separate pen needles.
No

Question 23

Unlicensed staff must complete the (6) Hour Training in assisting with self-administered medication BEFORE providing assistance to a resident.
True

Question 24

Is it advisable to use extension cords with a CPAP machine?
False

Question 25

Unlicensed staff may titrate or adjust oxygen levels if there is a doctor's order to do so.
False

Question 26

When measuring a resident's blood pressure, what pressure should you avoid inflating the cuff above as it may cause serious damage to the patient.

• a. 120mmHg
• b. 100mmHg
• c. 180mmHg (Correct answer)
• d. None of the above