Medication Administration Training Final Exam for Routine and Emergency Medications Survey

It is required to pass this test to be able to administer medications at your school. The passing score is 85%, which means you can miss no more than 7 questions. If you do fail, the test can be taken up to 2 more times.

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* 1. The supervising RN of unlicensed school personnel does not have to be present in the same building, but at least available by phone for consultation.

True

False

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* 2. KRS 156.502 allows anyone to delegate medication administration to unlicensed school personnel.

True

False

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* 3. When accepting the delegation to perform medication administration in the school setting, the unlicensed school employee performs this function under the supervision of the delegating physician, RN or APRN

True

False

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* 4. Proof of successful completion of the medication administration training course provided by the Kentucky Department of Education is valid only for the current school year.

True

False

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* 5. Which would you do first if you are unclear about administering a medication?

Ask the student

Ask the parent

Refrain from administering the medication until the supervising school nurse is contacted

Ask the school teacher

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* 6. Before administering any medication at school, there must be a written authorization from the student’s parent or guardian.

True

False

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* 7. Except for emergency medication specified in an emergency care plan, all medication should be kept in an appropriately labeled, secure, locked container or cabinet.

True

False

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* 8. Disposal of unused medication or expired medication that isn’t picked up by the parent/guardian may be:

Poured down the sink

Flushed in the toilet

Mixed with glue or cat litter before disposing

Reused the next school year

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* 9. Changes in a prescribed medication such as change in medication, dose, time and/or frequency require a new authorization form and a new prescription bottle (or label if applicable) from the pharmacy indicating the prescription change.

True

False

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* 10. Parents may not request changes to prescribed medication without the school nurse first contacting the prescribing physician.

True

False

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* 11. Medications to be administered on field trips may be repackaged and the instructions written on that package so that the original bottle with the pharmacy’s prescription label is left safely at the school.

True

False

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* 12. When a student refuses a medication, you should notify the supervising school nurse/parent as soon as possible.

True

False

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* 13. A “PRN” medication means a medication should be given:

Once a month

Daily

On an “as needed basis”

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* 14. A student vomits after taking a medication. You should report to the supervising school nurse:

Students name and age

Medication dose

Time interval between medication administration and vomiting

All the above

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* 15. Extended, sustained or slow release medication should never be crushed or broken.

True

False

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* 16. Gloves should be worn when administering eye, ear and buccal medications.

True

False

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* 17. After the student has taken the oral medication, it is very important to make sure they have swallowed the medication by:

Asking the student to open their mouth and raise their tongue

Watch for swallowing motion

None of the above

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* 18. A Common problem in using an inhaler medication is:

Forgetting to shake the canister

Not waiting long enough between puffs

Not taking the medication as prescribed

All the above

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* 19. Before preparing to administer medication, you should:

Weigh the student

Wash your hands

Take the student’s temperature

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* 20. Liquid medications should be poured away from the label:

Because you may spill on the counter

To prevent smearing of the medication label

To make sure it is the right medication

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* 21. Liquid medication should be measured at eye level to assure a proper dose.

True

False

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* 22. A student is prescribed two liquid medications. You should do all except:

Measure the liquid using a marked medicine cup for each medication

Mix the two liquid medications in the same cup

Hold the bottles with the label facing your palm

Measure the dose at eye level

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* 23. What two identifiers should be used to identify the student prior to administering a medication?

Student states their name and identified by another student or peer

Student photograph and student states their name

Parent authorization and student photograph

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* 24. Which of the following essential information should be included on the student’s Medication Administration Record?

Name of student and home address

Student’s name, name of medication, dose, route and time to be given; and any allergies

Parent’s name and address

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* 25. When administering Narcan Nasal Spray, always prime the nasal spray before administering.

True

False

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* 26. The six rights of medication administration include all except:

Right student

Right medication

Right storage

Right dose

Right route

Right time

Right documentation

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* 27. If a medication has been given and not documented, there is the risk of a medication error because there is a potential for:

Under dosing the student

Overdosing the student

Documenting on the wrong student

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* 28. You may record medication administration prior to giving the medication.

True

False

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* 29. Narcan (Naloxone) is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Repeated doses may be necessary.

True

False

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* 30. What is Diabetes?

Inability to produce insulin

The result of eating too much sugar

A contagious disease

The result from eating too much “junk” food

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* 31. Hypoglycemia is another term used for low blood sugar level

True

False

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* 32. When may glucagon be prescribed to be administered?

When the student doesn’t feel well

When the student has a fever

When the student is unable to take food or liquid by mouth

When a student complains of being very thirsty

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* 33. How is glucagon administered?

Under the arm

Rectally

Under the tongue

By injection

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* 34. What would you do first if a student became unconscious and needed an emergency medication administered?

Call a parent

Designate someone to call 9-1-1

Call the school nurse

Call the student’s physician

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* 35. Anaphylaxis may be caused by:

Insect bites or stings

Foods

Medications

All the above

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* 36. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

Itchy skin and hives

Swelling or flushing of the lips, throat, and tongue

Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, hoarseness and/or loss of consciousness

All the above

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* 37. The recommended injection site for the EpiPen auto-injector is the:

Right arm

Abdomen

Outer thigh

Buttocks

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* 38. The EpiPen must be held firmly in the thigh muscle for at least one minute.

True

False

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* 39. Clothing must be removed before using the EpiPen auto-injector.

True

False

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* 40. After administering the EpiPen, the effect of the epinephrine will only last 10 to 15 minutes.

True

False

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* 41. After using the EpiPen auto-injector you should:

Dispose of the used EpiPen in the trash can

Send the used EpiPen to the emergency facility with the student

Dispose of the used EpiPen in the sharps container

Send the used EpiPen home with the student

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* 42. Seizures may last a few seconds to a few minutes

True

False

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* 43. All seizures are a medical emergency and require Diazepam (Diastat) or Klonopin to be given as soon as possible.

True

False

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* 44. A student should not be restrained during a seizure.

True

False

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* 45. Never place an object in the student’s mouth during a seizure.

True

False

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* 46. One first aid measure during a convulsive seizure is to turn the student to one side.

True

False

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* 47. Unlicensed school personnel may be delegated and trained by an RN to administer Diazepam (Diastat) rectal gel or buccal Klonopin tablets.

True

False

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* 48. Which emergency drug may be prescribed to treat a severe allergic reaction to peanuts (anaphylaxis)?

Glucagon

Diastat

EpiPen

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* 49. For school personnel who have been delegated and trained to administer medications according to KRS 156.502, school districts should have policies and procedures on medication administration readily accessible.

True

False

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* 50. Local school district policies and procedures should provide information on topics such as:

Storage of medication

How to dispose of unused medication

Administration of medication on a field on a field trip

All the above

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* 51. Please enter your information below:

Name

School