Test Prep Test Prep Certifications MACE Questions & Answers

• Question 271:

  One important way to note if a resident's behavior is different from the norm is by doing __________.

  A. Asking the resident whether this behavior is usual for him or her.

  B. Being familiar with the resident's normal behavior.

  C. Asking the supervisor about each resident's normal behavior.

  D. Checking with the CNA who cared for the resident last week.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 272:

  For which group of patients should dosages be calculated by weight?

  A. Small adults

  B. Very large adults

  C. Children

  D. The elderly

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 273:

  A medication is given for anxiety but causes the resident to become more anxious; this is called a(n) ___________ effect.

  A. Idiosyncratic

  B. Paradoxical

  C. Antagonist

  D. Agonist

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 274:

  An MA reviews the Medication Administration Record and notices that an error has occurred. A resident was given the wrong medication. What should the MA's first action be to?

  A. Inform the resident

  B. Call a lawyer

  C. Inform the nurse or supervisor

  D. Call the physician

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 275:

  Many medications have side effects.

  Which of the following is a side effect that the Medication Aide should watch for when giving an antidysrhythmic medication?

  A. Increased energy

  B. Fatigue

  C. Low heart rate

  D. High blood pressure

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 276:

  True or false: Residents have the right to refuse to take medications.

  A. TRUE

  B. FALSE

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 277:

  Which of the following may cause a medication error?

  A. Giving a resident their pain medication as requested

  B. Following the "rights" of medication administration

  C. Being familiar with the medication

  D. Talking with colleagues while administering medications

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 278:

  Diuretics are medications that are primarily prescribed for a patient with the following conditions __________.

  A. Swelling of the feet and ankles

  B. Low sodium levels in the blood

  C. Low blood pressure D. Feelings of light-headedness upon standing

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 279:

  Which of the following is the action of an antiviral?

  A. Prevents the virus from making more virus

  B. Kills the virus

  C. Subdues the virus so that the body's own defenses can take care of it

  D. Increases killer T cells to destroy the virus

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 280:

  Diuretics are ordered first for high blood pressure for all of the following reasons. Which reason is the exception?

  A. They have the fewest side effects.

  B. They work the best.

  C. They work the most quickly.

  D. They decrease urination.

  Correct Answer: D