Quiz on Continuing Care Assistants in Nova Scotia

What is the scope of practice for Continuing Care Assistants in Nova Scotia regarding the application of medicated creams, ointments, and drops?

• To prescribe medication to clients

• To apply topically applied medicated creams, ointments, or drops as defined by an individual care plan

• To diagnose conditions that require medicated creams, ointments, or drops

• To develop guidelines for the application of medicated creams, ointments, and drops

Who is responsible for determining that the topical medication order is complete and appropriate to the plan of care?

• The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

• The client's family member

• The physician, nurse practitioner (NP), or licensed practical nurse (LPN)

• The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness

Which of the following is NOT included in the established plan of care that includes the application of medicated creams, ointments, and drops?

• Known responses to the medication or low risk for unanticipated outcomes

• Clinical indicators to alert the CCA when health outcomes are not being achieved

• An ongoing plan for evaluation of the effectiveness of the medication

• A plan for the CCA to independently adjust the medication dosage

What is essential to the delivery of safe, competent and ethical care according to the Joint Practice Guideline for Continuing Care Assistants?

• Communication between care providers and clients

• The CCA's personal judgment on medication application

• The client's input on medication preferences

• The use of non-medicated creams only

What is the first step in the plan of care to manage the clients' issue according to the RN/LPN practice guidelines?

• Establish clinical indicators that signal outcomes are being met

• Ensure a baseline assessment is conducted

• Document as necessary

• Establish a process of communication between all care providers

According to the CCA practice guidelines, what should be done when the client's responses to medicated creams, ointments, or drops are not as expected?

• Change the medication immediately

• Report to the client or family

• Ignore the response as it might be temporary

• Adjust the plan of care without reporting

What should be documented in the medication administration/client record according to the CCA practice guidelines?

• The client's favorite color

• When the medication has been applied

• The client's meal preferences

• The weather conditions during medication application

Which practice context includes ensuring the client understands the purpose of the medicated creams, ointments, or drops?

• Practice contexts with full physician support

• Practice contexts without nursing support available

• Practice contexts with pharmacy support only

• Practice contexts with dietary support