MACE

MACE practice questions, page 2 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 6

Why is it important for you as a Medication Aide to introduce yourself to the residents?

  1. For the residents to know who is in charge
  2. To build relationships with the residents
  3. For the residents to be able to call you if needed
  4. To adhere to proper etiquette

Question 7

You are asked by the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to give a resident his pain medication. You know your responsibility as the Medication Aide is to see that this request is followed up. Who should give further clarification?

  1. The resident
  2. Another CNA
  3. The manager
  4. The resident’s roommate

Question 8

Which of the following actions may the MA complete appropriately?

  1. Administering medications
  2. Ordering medications
  3. Assessment of the resident’s condition
  4. Evaluating the effectiveness of medications

Question 9

The Medication Aide is responsible for administering __________.

  1. Only the medications learned in school
  2. Medications under the direct supervision of a nurse
  3. Medications by all routes
  4. Expired medications

Question 10

Before giving a medication, the label is checked for all of the following except __________.

  1. Dosage
  2. Expiration date
  3. Name
  4. Cost