Question 1

When assisting a client with eardrops,the personal care provider needs to remember the following

Accepted Answer

Helping the client into a lateral position ensures that the ear receiving the drops is facing upward, allowing the medication to flow into the ear canal properly.

Question 2

As a personal care provider,you need to ensure that you understand the following factor in order to optimize client safety and to avoid working beyond your scope of practice:

Accepted Answer

Regulated health professions legislation outlines the scope of practice and responsibilities for personal care providers and other healthcare professionals. By understanding this legislation, personal care providers can ensure they are working within their scope of practice and providing safe care to their clients. B, C, and D are relevant factors to consider, but regulated health professions legislation should be the top priority.

Question 3

Health-care providers prevent medication errors by:

Accepted Answer

Adhering to a system with built-in checks, double-checks, and even triple-checks is the best way to prevent medication errors. Consulting with the pharmacist and physician, asking the client the purpose and side effects of their medications, and verifying medication information with the MAR are also important steps but can still miss errors without a system in place to catch them.

Question 4

After a medication is administered,the prescription is transcribed.

Accepted Answer

The prescription is transcribed before the medication is administered.

Question 5

When assisting a client with eye drops or ointments,the personal care provider needs to remind the client of the following:

Accepted Answer

Placing the drop(s) or ointment in the lower lid while looking up helps the medication to spread evenly across the eye. Touching the applicator tip to the eye or rubbing/squeezing the eye can cause contamination or further irritation.

Question 6

One of the nine rights of assisting with medication include:

Accepted Answer

The right dose of medication is one of the most important aspects of assisting with medication as giving too much or too little can have serious consequences. The right color, size, or degree of medication are not typically factors that are considered when administering medication.

Question 7

Medication administration and assisting with medications is the same thing

Accepted Answer

Medication administration refers to the act of actually giving the medication to a patient, while assisting with medications can mean tasks such as preparing the medication, reminding the patient to take it, or opening the packaging for them.

Question 8

A blister pack is:

Accepted Answer

Blister packs are packaging solutions where medications are placed in pockets or bubbles made from a form of plastic, and these pockets are then sealed onto a backing of aluminum foil or cardboard. The correct description matches option A, where it's a cardboard card with plastic bubbles containing medications.

Question 9

Some of these health-care professionals are allowed to administer only certain medications.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Health-care professionals such as nurses, pharmacists, and physician assistants are typically only allowed to administer medications that fall within their scope of practice and training. For example, a registered nurse may be authorized to administer intravenous medications, but not prescription drugs that are administered orally.

Question 10

A PRN medication is:

Accepted Answer

PRN stands for "pro re nata," which means "as needed." Therefore, a PRN medication is given to a client only when needed, based on their symptoms or other circumstances. It is not given on a regular schedule like a daily medication. The client or healthcare provider determines when the medication is needed, and it is typically taken on an as-needed basis.

Question 11

Under these circumstances,a specific type of inhalation,injection,or insertion could be considered within the personal care provider's scope of practice.T

Accepted Answer

Depending on the specific circumstances and the personal care provider's training and qualifications, certain types of inhalation, injection, or insertion may be within their scope of practice. However, it is important to note that there may be legal and ethical considerations that come into play, and the personal care provider should always follow appropriate protocols and guidelines.

Question 12

The client is able to perform his own injection,but requires help to insert the insulin cartridge and "dial up" the correct dose on the insulin pen.The personal care provider has no experience working with insulin pens.In this situation:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The client is able to perform his...

Question 13

With respect to medication administration,the following have identified as controlled acts because of the possible dangers associated with medications.

Accepted Answer

Prescribing medications involves determining appropriate medications, dosages, and administration routes based on a patient's medical history and current condition. Dispensing medications involves preparing and packaging medications for patient use, which requires knowledge of medication storage and handling. Administering medications involves directly providing medications to patients, which can result in adverse reactions or other complications. Therefore, all three activities (prescribing, dispensing, and administering) are identified as controlled acts in medication administration.

Question 14

The medication route sL refers to:

Accepted Answer

The medication route sL refers to medications that are dissolved under the tongue.

Question 15

For a client's consent to be informed,the prescriber must share the following information:

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a client's consent to be informed,the...

Question 16

Prescribing medications is a controlled act authorized to physicians only.

Accepted Answer

Prescribing medications is not exclusive to physicians; other healthcare professionals like nurse practitioners, dentists, and in some jurisdictions, pharmacists and optometrists, are also authorized to prescribe medications within their scope of practice.

Question 17

Medication can be classified according to:accessibility (how the client acquires the medication),purpose (the intended effect of the medication),and administration route (the way the medication gets into the client's body

Accepted Answer

The classification of medication based on accessibility, purpose, and administration route is the most common and practical way to organize and understand medications. Amount and client are not typically used as primary classification factors. Side effects can be an important consideration when prescribing or taking medication, but they are not a primary factor in classifying medication.

Question 18

When assisting with medication administration,the personal care provider needs to ensure that clients have the cognitive ability to identify the correct route,dose,and schedule for their own medications.

Accepted Answer

It is important for the personal care provider to assess the client's cognitive ability to identify the correct route, dose, and schedule for their medications in order to ensure safe and effective medication administration. Clients who cannot do this may require additional support or supervision.

Question 19

A personal care provider is always allowed to administer medications.

Accepted Answer

Personal care providers are not always allowed to administer medications. The ability to administer medication depends on the state's regulations and the caregiver's training and certification. Some states may require additional training and certification for a caregiver to administer medications. It is important to review state regulations and discuss medication administration with a healthcare provider.

Question 20

Controlled acts are also known as reserved acts and restricted activities.

Accepted Answer

Controlled acts refer to certain healthcare activities that can only be performed by authorized healthcare professionals. These acts are also sometimes called reserved acts or restricted activities.

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