Assisting with medication administration

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Support workers routinely administer medications

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false

Front

If clients are stable and could normally perform a restricted activity themselves, can a HCA assist if required?

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Yes, with training, supervision, competence and confidence.

Front

The HCA is responsible for filling docettes

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False

Front

When assisting with medications, you must check that the client is taking the right medication.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT one of the medication rights?
The right medication, The right colour, The right person, The right time

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The right colour

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Mrs. Smith is asking for a headache pill that is not listed on her MAR. What should you do?

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Check with your supervisor

Front

Ophthalmic medications are given into the ear canal

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False

Front

Which of the following terms describes a serious, life threatening allergic reaction? Adverse reaction, Synergistic effect, Antagonistic effect, Anaphalaxis.

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Anaphalaxis.

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What is the main purpose of medications?

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To prevent and treat medical conditions.

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Mrs. Stein has sore swollen joints in her hands. You assist with her medications. Which of the following is the HCA's responsibility? Loosening and removing container lids, Phoning pharmacy to order more medications, Pouring the medications for her and administering it to her, Changing the times to take her medications

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Loosening and removing container lids