Medication Assistant Test Modules #2, #3, and #4

Question 1 The goal in administering medications at school is: A. Promote optimal wellness. wellness. C. Make sure that students receive the required amount of medications each day. B. Assist parents when medication is required more than three times a day. D. Control the behavior of over active children.

Question 2 What is the legal authority for defining appropriate standards of nursing: A. National Board of Nursing Standards C. Code of Federal Regulations B. Nurse Practice Act D. Code of Nursing Conduct

A. Giving an oral medication C. Giving an over-the counter medication B. Providing a topical medication D. None of the above Question 3 In which of the following situations would a delegating licensed nurse be relieved of responsibility for the delegated act?

Question 4 The American with Disabilities Act is a Federal law that applies to: I. Children with disabilities II. Adults with learning disabilities III.Children with mental disorders Question 4 The American with Disabilities Act is a Federal law that applies to: I. Children with disabilities II. Adults with learning disabilities III.Children with mental disorders A. I and II only C. I only B. I and III only D. I, II, and III

Question 5 Which of the following practices do NOT help protect the confidentiality and privacy of students? A. Signing for access to health records C. Assisting each student with medications B. Discussing student medications with other school staff D. Secure storage of records

Question 6 Which of the following is Not a responsibility of the medication assistant A. Developing and implementing the individualized care plan. C. Completing timely, accurate documentation of assistance with medication in accordance with state and local policies. B. Notifying the school nurse when there is suspicion of a medication reaction, medication error, or a change in student’s health status. D. Adhering to the policies and procedures of the school and district.

Question 7 A 9 th grade student comes to your office and complains that she is experiencing menstrual cramps. Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate for the medication assistant? A. Check the student’s medication record for OTC. C. Permit the student to phone her parent. B. Provide two Tylenol tablets from the school supply. D. Notify the school nurse.

Question 8 : Which of the following is Not a part of the six rights? Question 8 : Which of the following is Not a part of the six rights? A. Right physician. C. Right student. B. Right time. D. Right documentation.

Question 9 : Epi Pen injections may be given by: A. Medication assistants. A. Medication assistants. B. Principals. B. Principals. C. Medical Assistants. C. Medical Assistants. D. All of the above. D. All of the above.

Question 10: Rectal suppositories such as Diastat may be administered to students in the school setting by: A. School nurses. B. Principals. C. Medical assistants. D. All of the above.

Question 11: Which of the following is NOT part of medication assistant training? A. Legal requirements. B. Methods of providing medications. C. How to administer Glucagon. D. Procedures to follow in counting controlled substances.

Question 12: The school nurse will provide school- specific and student specific training. This training will NOT include: A. Record –keeping A. Record –keeping B. Procedures for stocking medications. B. Procedures for stocking medications. C. Storage of medications. C. Storage of medications. D. Medical emergency procedures. D. Medical emergency procedures.

Question 13: As you walk down the school corridor, two teachers stop you to ask about a specific student’s medication. The student is not in either teacher’s classes. You should: A. Do nothing if the information is correct. B. Correct the teachers if the information is incorrect. incorrect. C. Verify the medications in the student record. record. D. Not disclose any information as the teachers do not have a need to know. teachers do not have a need to know.

Question 14: When should you check the six rights for assisting with medications? A. When taking medication from the cabinet. cabinet. B. When pouring medication. C. When returning medication to the cabinet. cabinet. D. All of the above.

Question 15 : Which of the following is NOT an expectation for the medication assistant? A. Identify controlled substances. B. Change dose of medication according to parental instruction. C. Accept controlled substances from parent according to state and local policies. D. Report discrepancies in the quantity of a controlled substance to the school nurse, principal and other authorities.

Question 16: Which of the following is NOT required to assist students with medication? A. Signed authorization/order from licensed prescriber. licensed prescriber. B. Parent authorization. C. Copy of license from delegating nurse. D. Knowledge of potential side effects.

Question 17: The medication assistant may assist students with medications by any of the following routes except: A. Injections A. Injections B. Oral B. Oral C. Topical C. Topical D. Ear, eye, or nose medications D. Ear, eye, or nose medications

Question 18: The last step taken when assisting students with an oral medication should be: A. Record results. B. Check order and pharmacy label for instructions. instructions. C. Dispose of used equipment. D. Identify student receiving medication.

Question 19: Which one of the following devises is NOT acceptable to measure liquid medication? A. Calibrated measuring cup. A. Calibrated measuring cup. B. Calibrated spoon. B. Calibrated spoon. C. Calibrated syringe. C. Calibrated syringe. D. Teaspoon D. Teaspoon

End of quiz ! Test material taken from Medication Assistant Training curriculum developed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Alabama Department of Education. Test material taken from Medication Assistant Training curriculum developed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Alabama Department of Education.

Continue to module 5 after checking your answers Answers on following slide

Key: For Modules # 2, 3, & 4 1) A 1) A 2) C 2) C 3) D 3) D 4) D 4) D 5) B 5) B 6) A 6) A 7) B 7) B 8) A 8) A 9) D 9) D 10) A 10) A 11) C 12) B 13) D 14) D 15) B 16) C 17) A 18) A 19) D