Test Prep Test Prep Certifications MACE Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  Which is the best way for an MA-C to avoid spreading infection?

  A. Wash hands.

  B. Wear gloves while performing all procedures.

  C. Apply lotion to hands frequently.

  D. Wear a gown when entering residents' rooms.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 52:

  The Resident's Bill of Rights includes all of the following except for __________.

  A. Access to privacy

  B. Freedom from abuse

  C. Grievance without retribution

  D. Ability of the facility to discharge the resident without reason

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 53:

  A resident has received a change of order from PO Lasix to IV push Lasix. The Medication Aide realizes that according to the job description for medication administration aides __________.

  A. IV medication can be administered by the MA-C as long as a registered nurse is present.

  B. The Medication Aide cannot administer IV medication under any conditions.

  C. The Medication Aide can administer the Lasix after the initial dose is given by the RN.

  D. The Medication Aide can administer the Lasix so long as the medication does not need to be titrated to effect.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 54:

  Where should you hold the eye dropper when instilling eye drops?

  A. Close enough to touch the cornea

  B. 0.5 to 0.75 inches from the lid surface

  C. 3 to 4 inches away from conjunctiva

  D. 1 inch to 1.5 inches from the lid surface

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 55:

  When administering several medications at the same time, they must be given in a particular order. Which of the following is the correct order?

  A. Tablets, liquids, syrups, and lozenges

  B. Liquids, syrups, tablets, and lozenges

  C. Lozenges, tablets, liquids, and syrups

  D. Syrups, liquids, tablets, and lozenges

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 56:

  A medical emergency can also arise due to a sudden life-threatening drug reaction, known as ananaphylaxis. Which of the following is a sign of anaphylaxis?

  A. Dry hives

  B. Shortness of breath

  C. Nausea

  D. Headache

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 57:

  One pint equals __________ milliliters.

  A. 100mL

  B. 200mL

  C. 500mL

  D. 300mL

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 58:

  Which of the following is an example of a steroid medication?

  A. Clindamycin

  B. Metropolol

  C. Hydrocodone

  D. Prednisone

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 59:

  A pulse rate that stays below 60 is considered an indication of __________.

  A. Hypertension

  B. Bradycardia

  C. Hypotension

  D. Tachycardia

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 60:

  A provider may exchange a brand-name drug for a less-expensive form of the drug known as __________.

  A. Trade name

  B. Chemical name

  C. Generic name

  D. Popular name

  Correct Answer: C