Nebraska State Medication Aide Exam Practice | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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Nebraska State Medication Aide
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Nebraska State Medication Aide
Nebraska State Medication Aide Exam
Practice | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Graded A+
What is the primary function of a medication aide in Nebraska?
- To provide physical therapy
- To perform diagnostic tests
To administer prescribed medications to patients under supervision
- To condu...
Nebraska State Medication Aide Exam
Practice | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Graded A+
What is the primary function of a medication aide in Nebraska?
- To provide physical therapy
- To perform diagnostic tests
✔✔ To administer prescribed medications to patients under supervision
- To conduct patient intake assessments
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Nebraska State medication aide?
- Preparing surgical instruments
- Performing invasive procedures
✔✔ Administering medications as prescribed
- Diagnosing medical conditions
What is required before a medication aide can administer medications in Nebraska?
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,- Completion of a high school diploma
✔✔ Certification from an accredited medication aide training program
- A degree in nursing
- Experience in patient care
How should a medication aide handle a medication error?
- Ignore it if no immediate effects are observed
✔✔ Report it to the supervising nurse and document the error
- Attempt to correct the error without reporting
- Dispose of the medication and not mention the incident
What documentation is necessary after administering medication?
- A verbal report to the supervisor
- A handwritten note in the patient’s file
✔✔ Accurate and timely documentation in the patient's medication record
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, - A phone call to the patient’s family
What should a medication aide do if a patient questions their medication?
- Ignore the question if the patient seems unsure
- Explain that they are not qualified to discuss medications
✔✔ Provide information based on their knowledge and consult the supervising nurse for further
details
- Suggest that the patient contact their doctor directly
In Nebraska, what is the most important aspect of medication administration for medication
aides?
- Speed of administration
✔✔ Following the five rights of medication administration
- The appearance of the medication
- Patient preferences
How often must a medication aide in Nebraska renew their certification?
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