Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

One of the nine rights of assisting with medication include:

Accepted Answer

A) right color of medication 
B) right size of medication 
C) right dose of medication 
D) right degree of medication 
A) right color of medication 
B) right size of medication 
C) right dose of medication 
D) right degree of medication C

Question 3

After a medication is administered,the prescription is transcribed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) pull the pinna (outer ear)gently downward and outward 
B) help the client into a lateral position 
C) place the drop(s)just outside the ear canal 
D) massage the inside of the ear gently to distribute the medication properly 
A) pull the pinna (outer ear)gently downward and outward 
B) help the client into a lateral position 
C) place the drop(s)just outside the ear canal 
D) massage the inside of the ear gently to distribute the medication properly

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When assisting with suppositories or enemas,the client should be in a Sims' position or a left,side-lying,lateral position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Topical medications include elixirs and syrups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When assisting clients with medications,if personal care providers are allowed to perform this task according to their employer's policies and procedures,they may proceed with assisting of medication administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) place the drop(s)or ointment in the lower lid while looking up 
B) place the drop(s)or ointment in the lower lid while looking down 
C) touch the applicator tip to the eye 
D) squeeze the eye or rubbing the eye 
A) place the drop(s)or ointment in the lower lid while looking up 
B) place the drop(s)or ointment in the lower lid while looking down 
C) touch the applicator tip to the eye 
D) squeeze the eye or rubbing the eye

Question 10

Medications that are available without a prescription are known as over-the-counter (OTC)medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A blister pack is:

Accepted Answer

A) a cardboard card with plastic bubbles containing medications 
B) a plastic card with plastic bubbles containing medications 
C) a box for medications subdivided into compartments 
D) a box for medications with one large compartment 
A) a cardboard card with plastic bubbles containing medications 
B) a plastic card with plastic bubbles containing medications 
C) a box for medications subdivided into compartments 
D) a box for medications with one large compartment

Question 12

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

A) accessibility,purpose,and side effect 
B) accessibility,purpose,and administration 
C) amount,purpose,and administration 
D) amount,client,and administration 
A) accessibility,purpose,and side effect 
B) accessibility,purpose,and administration 
C) amount,purpose,and administration 
D) amount,client,and administration

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) prescribing,depositing,and administering 
B) prescribing,dispensing,and administering 
C) documentation,dispensing,and administering 
D) documentation,dispensing,and evaluation 
A) prescribing,depositing,and administering 
B) prescribing,dispensing,and administering 
C) documentation,dispensing,and administering 
D) documentation,dispensing,and evaluation

Question 14

A personal care provider is always allowed to administer medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Prescribing medications is a controlled act authorized to physicians only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

A) the personal care provider can assist the client by taking direction from the client 
B) the personal care provider can assist the client by calling the pharmacist 
C) the personal care provider may not assist in the administration of this medication 
D) the personal care provider can "dial up" the correct does for the client 
A) the personal care provider can assist the client by taking direction from the client 
B) the personal care provider can assist the client by calling the pharmacist 
C) the personal care provider may not assist in the administration of this medication 
D) the personal care provider can "dial up" the correct does for the client

Question 17

The medication route sL refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) oral medications 
B) topical medications 
C) inhaled medications 
D) medications dissolved under the tongue 
A) oral medications 
B) topical medications 
C) inhaled medications 
D) medications dissolved under the tongue

Question 18

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

A) regulated health professions legislation 
B) regular health professions legislation 
C) client competency 
D) medication manufacture guidelines 
A) regulated health professions legislation 
B) regular health professions legislation 
C) client competency 
D) medication manufacture guidelines

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) name of the medication 
B) dose of the medication 
C) purpose of the medication 
D) frequency of the medication 
A) name of the medication 
B) dose of the medication 
C) purpose of the medication 
D) frequency of the medication

Question 20

Health-care providers prevent medication errors by:

Accepted Answer

A) consulting with the pharmacist and physician 
B) asking the client the purpose and side effects of their medications 
C) verifying medication information with the MAR 
D) adhering to a system with built-in checks,double-checks,and even triple-checks 
A) consulting with the pharmacist and physician 
B) asking the client the purpose and side effects of their medications 
C) verifying medication information with the MAR 
D) adhering to a system with built-in checks,double-checks,and even triple-checks

Exam 29: Care of the Surgical Patient

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

One of the nine rights of assisting with medication include:

After a medication is administered,the prescription is transcribed.

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

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

When assisting with suppositories or enemas,the client should be in a Sims' position or a left,side-lying,lateral position.

Topical medications include elixirs and syrups.

When assisting clients with medications,if personal care providers are allowed to perform this task according to their employer's policies and procedures,they may proceed with assisting of medication administration.

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

Medications that are available without a prescription are known as over-the-counter (OTC)medications.

A blister pack is:

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

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

A personal care provider is always allowed to administer medications.

Prescribing medications is a controlled act authorized to physicians only.

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:

The medication route sL refers to:

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:

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

Health-care providers prevent medication errors by:

Person-Centred Care

The Canadian Health-Care System

The Role of the Personal Care Provider, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Care

Communication Skills: Interpersonal, Written, and Electronic

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Infection Control

Safety

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Clients

The Clients Room

Bed Making

Supporting the Client Being Admitted, Transferred, or Discharged

Personal Care of the Client

Nutrition

Growth and Development

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

Warm and Cold Applications

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems and Related Care

Measuring Vital Signs

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Endocrine System and Related Care

The Reproductive System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Mental Illness

Cognitive Impairments

Emergency Care

Assisting With Medications

Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Home Health Care

The Resident and Ltc

The Terminally Ill Patient and Post-Mortem Care

The Gastrointestinal System

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