TRAINING - Medication Administration

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THIS TRAINING IS BASED ON CCSS POLICY.

Please watch our training video and please be familiar with our policy about Medications for Persons Supported -- that's policy hs080 in our policy and procedures manual, available online on our website: www.commconn.ca.

Click here to watch the training video fullscreen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/umBhKUccCxE

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CCSS Medication Administration Training video

1. How many times do you check the medication label when administering a medication? *

1 point

0 times (it's not necessary)

1 time

2 times

3 times

5 times

2. When should you check the medication label to make sure that you have the "Right Medication"? Choose all that apply. *

1 point

When taking the medication out of storage.

When giving the medication to the individual.

When returning the medication to storage.

Not necessary - it was checked when packaged by the pharmacy.

Required

3. Is "Right Dose" one of the "Rights" of medication administration? *

1 point

Yes

4. TRUE or FALSE: Never administer a medication that someone else has prepared. *

1 point

True

False

5. When is a medication administered on time? Choose all the apply. *

1 point

At the time it's ordered to be given (i.e. the time stated on the medication sheet).

Up to half an hour (1/2 hour) before the time it's ordered to be given.

Up to half an hour (1/2 hour) after the time it's ordered to be given.

Whenever the medication is administered.

Required

6. TRUE or FALSE: Never inform an individual the reason why they are taking medication. *

1 point

True

False

7. What should you do if an individual doesn't want to take their medication? Choose all that apply. *

1 point

Call the police - they are a danger to themselves and others

Call an ambulance - they are putting themselves in danger

Ensure the person is aware of the function and benefits of taking the medication (i.e. what it does) and the potential consequences of not taking it

Note the refusal on the MAR sheet and report the refusal to CCSS (non-critical incident)

Monitor the person's condition for any adverse reaction needing medical attention

Store refused medications in a container labelled "Refused Medications" for safe disposal

Required

8. The following medication can be given without a written doctor's order: *

1 point

All PRN medication can be given without a written doctor's order.

No medication can be given without a written doctor's order.

Any over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Asprin, antihistamines, etc) can be given without a written doctor's order.

9. Which signs and symptoms of an allergic and/or anaphylactic reaction to medication should be reported to the prescribing physician? *

1 point

Nausea

Vomiting

Itchiness

Hives

All of the above

None of the above

10. Which signs and symptoms of an allergic and/or anaphylactic reaction to medication require emergency assistance (dial 911)? *

1 point

Tightness in chest

Difficulty breathing

Wheezing

All of the above

None of the above

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