Basics And AL

Question 1

The nurse may decide it is not appropriate to assigned medication admin to the HCA for a particular client. The most likely reason for this is that the nurse thinks the HCA is incompetent (True/False)

Answer 1

False

Question 2

To maintain medical asepsis, the HCA should do all following except:
a) use correct hand hygiene
b) keep medication storage bin in the residents room clean
C) use a sterilizing agent on table tops where the resident might set his pills down
d) avoid sneezing or coughing over medications.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In bc, lpns can delegate tasks to HCAs

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which of the following is true about medication services in assisted living?

a) Some residents may require their medications to be administered to them.
b) The HCA should decide which residents require their medications to be administered to them.
c) The pharmacist will visit each resident to administer medications daily.
d) All residents will require their medications to be administered to them.

Answer 4

A

Question 5

You are giving Mr. Jit his pills as assigned. He asks you if the blue pill is what is making him urinate so frequently. All of the following may be appropriate initial responses (depending upon employer policies and the situation) except:

a) Suggest he takes 2 pills instead of 1, to see if his urination increases further
b) Read any information on the package to him
c) All of the above
d) Report his question to the nurse

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Which level of supervision of residents by staff is appropriate in assisted living?

a) Weekly “check-ins” where residents are formally assessed for their level of competence
b) None; residents are completely independent
c) A watchful eye where staff are alert for any changes
d) Close supervision and management of all aspects of a resident’s life

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Jin is a resident you are assigned to assist today. Jin manages her own medication, and only needs assistance with a shower. When you visit today, you notice that her pills are spilled over her table and some are on the floor. She tells you she doesn’t remember which ones to take in the morning, so she will just take one of each of them. What should you do?

a) Ask her not to take any pills right now, and notify your supervisor immediately.
b) Phone her doctor.
c) Tell her “OK, whatever you think is best.”
d) Write down your concerns so you don’t forget to report this at the end of shift report.

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Once a student has graduated from a HCA program that follows the BC Health Care Assistant Program Provincial Curriculum, the HCA can be assigned to administer medications. (True/false)

Answer 8

false

Question 9

Before you begin to assist residents with their medications, there are some important concepts and skills you should review from your basic Health Care
Assistant (HCA) education. These are (3)

Answer 9

1. Medical Asepsis
2. Confidentiality
3. Scope of Practice