Medication Administration Quiz

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The supervising RN of unlicensed school personnel does not have to be present in the same building, but at least available by phone for consultation. *

2 points

True

False

KRS 156.502 allows anyone to delegate medication administration to unlicensed school personnel. *

2 points

True

False

When accepting the delegation to perform medication administration in the school setting, the unlicensed school employee performs this function under the supervision of the delegating physician, RN or APRN *

2 points

True

False

Proof of successful completion of the medication administration training course provided by the Kentucky Department of Education is valid only for the current school year *

2 points

True

False

Which would you do first if you are unclear about administering a medication? *

2 points

Ask the student

Ask the parent

Refrain from administering the medication until the supervising school nurse is contacted

Ask the school teacher

Before administering any medication at school, there must be a written authorization from the student’s parent or guardian. *

2 points

True

False

Except for emergency medication specified in an emergency care plan, all medication should be kept in an appropriately labeled, secure, locked container or cabinet. *

2 points

True

False

Disposal of unused medication or expired medication that isn’t picked up by the parent/guardian may be: *

2 points

Poured down the sink

Flushed in the toilet

Mixed with glue or cat litter before disposing

Reused the next school year

Changes in a prescribed medication such as change in medication, dose, time and/or frequency require a new authorization form and a new prescription bottle (or label if applicable) from the pharmacy indicating the prescription change. *

2 points

True

False

Parents may not request changes to prescribed medication without the school nurse first contacting the prescribing physician. *

2 points

True

False

Medications to be administered on field trips may be repackaged and the instructions written on that package so that the original bottle with the pharmacy’s prescription label is left safely at the school. *

2 points

True

False

When a student refuses a medication, you should notify the supervising school nurse/parent as soon as possible. *

2 points

True

False

” A “PRN” medication means a medication should be given: *

2 points

Once a month

Daily

On an “as needed basis”

A student vomits after taking a medication. You should report to the supervising school nurse: *

2 points

Students name and age

Medication dose

Time interval between medication administration and vomiting

All the above

Extended, sustained or slow release medication should never be crushed or broken. *

2 points

True

False

Gloves should be worn when administering eye, ear and buccal medications. *

2 points

True

False

After the student has taken the oral medication, it is very important to make sure they have swallowed the medication by:a. *

2 points

Asking the student to open their mouth and raise their tongue

Watch for swallowing motion

None of the above

A Common problem in using an inhaler medication is: *

2 points

Forgetting to shake the canister

Not waiting long enough between puffs

Not taking the medication as prescribed

All the above

Before preparing to administer medication, you should: *

2 points

Weigh the student

Wash your hands

Take the student’s temperature

Liquid medications should be poured away from the label: *

2 points

Because you may spill on the counter

To prevent smearing of the medication label

To make sure it is the right medication

Liquid medication should be measured at eye level to assure a proper dose. *

2 points

True

False

A student is prescribed two liquid medications. You should do all except: *

2 points

Measure the liquid using a marked medicine cup for each medication

Mix the two liquid medications in the same cup

Hold the bottles with the label facing your palm

Measure the dose at eye level

What two identifiers should be used to identify the student prior to administering a medication? *

2 points

Student states their name and identified by another student or peer

Student photograph and student states their name

Parent authorization and student photograph

Which of the following essential information should be included on the student’s Medication Administration Record? *

2 points

Name of student and home address

Student’s name, name of medication, dose, route and time to be given; and any allergies

c. Parent’s name and address

When administering Narcan Nasal Spray, always prime the nasal spray before administering. *

2 points

True

False

The six rights of medication administration include all except: *

2 points

Right student

Right medication

Right storage

Right dose

Right route

Right time

Right documentation

If a medication has been given and not documented, there is the risk of a medication error because there is a potential for: *

2 points

Under dosing the student

Overdosing the student

Documenting on the wrong student

You may record medication administration prior to giving the medication. *

2 points

True

False

Narcan (Naloxone) is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Repeated doses may be necessary. *

2 points

True

False

What is Diabetes? *

2 points

Inability to produce insulin

The result of eating too much sugar

A contagious disease

The result from eating too much “junk” food

Hypoglycemia is another term used for low blood sugar level *

2 points

True

False

When may glucagon be prescribed to be administered? *

2 points

When the student doesn’t feel well

When the student has a fever

When the student is unable to take food or liquid by mouth

When a student complains of being very thirsty

How is glucagon administered? *

2 points

Injection

Nasally

Under the tongue

Both A and B

What would you do first if a student became unconscious and needed an emergency medication administered? *

2 points

Call a parent

Designate someone to call 9-1-1

Call the school nurse

Call the student’s physician

Anaphylaxis may be caused by: *

2 points

Insect bites or stings

Foods

Medications

All the above

Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include: *

2 points

Itchy skin and hives

Swelling or flushing of the lips, throat, and tongue

Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, hoarseness and/or loss of consciousness

All the above

The recommended injection site for the EpiPen auto-injector is the: *

2 points

Right arm

Abdomen

Outer thigh

Buttocks

The EpiPen must be held firmly in the thigh muscle for at least one minute. *

2 points

True

False

Clothing must be removed before using the EpiPen auto-injector. *

2 points

True

False

After administering the EpiPen, the effect of the epinephrine will only last 10 to 15 minutes. *

2 points

True

False

After using the EpiPen auto-injector you should: *

2 points

Dispose of the used EpiPen in the trash can

Send the used EpiPen to the emergency facility with the student

Dispose of the used EpiPen in the sharps container

Send the used EpiPen home with the student

Seizures may last a few seconds to a few minutes *

2 points

True

False

All seizures are a medical emergency and require rescue medication to be given as soon as possible *

2 points

True

False

A student should not be restrained during a seizure. *

2 points

True

False

Never place an object in the student’s mouth during a seizure. *

2 points

True

False

One first aid measure during a convulsive seizure is to turn the student to one side. *

2 points

True

False

Unlicensed school personnel may be delegated and trained by an RN to administer Diazepam (Diastat) rectal gel, buccal Klonopin tablets, or nasal midazolam. *

2 points

True

False

Which emergency drug may be prescribed to treat a severe allergic reaction to peanuts(anaphylaxis)? *

2 points

Glucagon

Diastat

EpiPen

For school personnel who have been delegated and trained to administer medications according to KRS 156.502, school districts should have policies and procedures on medication administration readily accessible. *

2 points

True

False

Local school district policies and procedures should provide information on topics such as: *

2 points

Storage of medication

How to dispose of unused medication

Administration of medication on a field on a field trip

All the above

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