TGH Medication Administration Training

• What is the purpose of a Medical Administration Record (MAR) at Tulsa Girls' Home?*

• To track the residents' favorite medications

• To document the administration of medications to residents

• To record meal preferences of residents

Answer explanation

The purpose of a Medical Administration Record (MAR) at Tulsa Girls' Home is to document the administration of medications to residents.

At Tulsa Girls' Home, what is the timeframe for administering medications?*

• 1 hour; 30 minutes before medication is due & 30 minutes after medication is due

• 2 hours; 1 hour before medication is due & 1 hour after medication is due

• 4 hours; 2 hours before medication is due & 2 hours after medication is due

• None

Answer explanation

The correct timeframe for administering medications at Tulsa Girls' Home is 2 hours; 1 hour before medication is due & 1 hour after medication is due.

What should staff members do if a resident refuses to take their medication at Tulsa Girls' Home?

• Document the refusal with a Medication Refusal Form and notify the On-Call Administrator

• Persuade the resident to take the medication forcefully

• Ignore the refusal and administer the medication anyway

Answer explanation

Staff members should document the refusal with a Medication Refusal Form and notify the On-Call Administrator as the correct course of action when a resident refuses to take their medication at Tulsa Girls' Home.

At Tulsa Girls' Home, it is acceptable to administer medications outside of the designated time frame, if convenient for the staff.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct choice is False because it is not acceptable to administer medications outside of the designated time frame, even if convenient for the staff.

Why is it important to administer medications within the specified time frame at Tulsa Girls' Home?

• To ensure the residents have enough time to eat

• To give the staff more flexibility in their schedule

• To give the residents more flexibility in their schedule

• To maintain the effectiveness of the medications and ensure patient safety

Answer explanation

Administering medications within the specified time frame at Tulsa Girls' Home is important to maintain the effectiveness of the medications and ensure patient safety.

How often should staff members at Tulsa Girls' Home receive training on medication administration?

• Once a year

• Quarterly

• Every six months

• Monthly

Answer explanation

Staff members at Tulsa Girls' Home should receive training on medication administration once a year to ensure proper knowledge and skills.

What should staff members do if they notice discrepancies or errors on the MAR at Tulsa Girls' Home?

• Ignore the errors and proceed with medication administration

• Correct the errors themselves without informing anyone

• Document the errors and report them to the on-call administrator

Answer explanation

Staff members should document the errors and report them to the on-call administrator to ensure proper handling and correction of discrepancies on the MAR at Tulsa Girls' Home.

How should medications be stored at Tulsa Girls' Home?

• In the kitchen pantry alongside food items

• In residents' rooms for easy access

• In the garage

• In a double locked cabinet to ensure safety and security

Answer explanation

Medications should be stored in a double locked cabinet to ensure safety and security, as per the guidelines at Tulsa Girls' Home.

What documentation is required after medication administration at Tulsa Girls' Home?

• Only the resident's signature

• Staff initials on the MAR on the correct date, time, resident, medication, and dosage

• A brief note on a sticky note

• Staff initials only

Answer explanation

The correct documentation required after medication administration at Tulsa Girls' Home is staff initials on the MAR on the correct date, time, resident, medication, and dosage.

At Tulsa Girls' Home, should you watch the resident take the medication?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Yes, you should watch the resident take the medication at Tulsa Girls' Home to ensure proper administration and compliance with the prescribed treatment plan.