Medication Administration Test

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Medication AdministrationTest

• January 2008

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Question 1

• Never give medication sent to school in a baggie
• True
• False

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Correct

• All medication must be in the original container
  properly labeled with the name of the student,
  name of the medication, dose, route, and
  frequency of administration
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Incorrect

• Law states all medication must be in the original
  container properly labeled with the name of the
  student, name of the medication, dose, route, and
  frequency of administration
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Question 2

• If a parent calls saying the doctor has increased
  the dose from one pill to two, always follow the
  parents instructions
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• Medication must be given as directed on the
  prescription label. Written instructions from the
  doctor or a new prescription label are required
  to change the dose
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Correct

• Medication must be given as directed on the
  prescription label. Written instructions from the
  doctor or a new prescription label are required
  to change the dose
• Next question

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Question 3

• Once a staff member has been trained to give
  medication by the nurse, they only need more
  training if the laws regarding medication
  administration change
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• Oregon law states yearly instruction must be
  provided to designated school staff on the
  administration of medication
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Correct

• Oregon law states yearly instruction must be
  provided to designated school staff on the
  administration of medication
• Next question

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Question 4

• The law says that school personnel are
  responsible for giving medication scheduled
  during school hours and non-prescription
  medication necessary for the child to remain in
  school
• True
• False

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Correct

• School personnel are responsible for giving
  medication scheduled during school hours and
  non-prescription medication necessary for the
  child to remain in school
• Next question

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Incorrect

• School personnel are responsible for giving
  medication scheduled during school hours and
  non-prescription medication necessary for the
  child to remain in school
• Back

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Question 5

• Alcohol-based cough syrup can be given at school
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• The law defines nonprescription medication as
  commercially prepared, nonalcohol-based
  medication to be taken at school that is
  necessary for the child to remain in school. This
  shall be limited to eyes, nose and cough drops,
  cough suppressants, analgesics, decongestants,
  antihistamines, topical antibiotics,
  anti-inflammatories and antacids that do not
  require written or oral instructions from a
  physician. Nonprescription medication does not
  include dietary food supplements
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Correct

• The law defines nonprescription medication as
  commercially prepared, nonalcohol-based
  medication to be taken at school that is
  necessary for the child to remain in school. This
  shall be limited to eyes, nose and cough drops,
  cough suppressants, analgesics, decongestants,
  antihistamines, topical antibiotics,
  anti-inflammatories and antacids that do not
  require written or oral instructions from a
  physician. Nonprescription medication does not
  include dietary food supplements
• Next question

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Question 6

• If a parent sends a pill bottle with the students
  name on it to school and keeps the original pill
  bottle at home, it is OK to give the medicine
• True
• False

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Correct

• Prescription medication must be in the original
  container with a pharmacy label attached
• Only a licensed pharmacist can legally package
  and label medication
• Next question

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Incorrect

• Prescription medication must be in the original
  container with a pharmacy label attached
• Only a licensed pharmacist can legally package
  and label medication
• Back

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Question 7

• When a parent asks you to give their child two
  Childrens Tylenol for a headache, it is OK to do
  so if you have the medicine
• True
• False

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Correct

• Oregon law requires written permission and
  instruction from the students parent to
  administer nonprescription medication
• It is the parents responsibility to provide a
  students medication
• Next question

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Incorrect

• Oregon law requires written permission and
  instruction from the students parent to
  administer nonprescription medication
• It is the parents responsibility to provide a
  students medication
• Back

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Question 8

• When the trained medication person is absent, the
  principal can have another staff member give
  medicine even if they have not been trained
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• Law states school staff designated to administer
  medication must receive yearly training
• Back

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Correct

• Law states school staff designated to administer
  medication must receive yearly training
• Next question

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Question 9

• Any student can carry and administer their own
  medication if their parent says it is OK
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• LCSD policy states written instructions from a
  physician are necessary for students K-8 to carry
  their own medication
• 9-12 students may carry and administer their own
  medication after paperwork has been completed
• Narcotics, stimulants, barbiturates are not to be
  carried or self-administered by students
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Correct

• LCSD policy states written instructions from a
  physician are necessary for students K-8 to carry
  their own medication
• 9-12 students may carry and administer their own
  medication after paperwork has been completed
• Narcotics, stimulants, barbiturates are not to be
  carried or self-administered by students
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Question 10

• Any student can carry their own inhaler if the
  instructions say to do so
• True
• False

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• It is important for students with asthma to have
  an inhaler available at all times
• Write students name on inhaler with permanent ink
• If student is to carry their own inhaler, it is
  recommended a back-up one is stored in the office
  in case the student loses theirs
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• It is important for students with asthma to have
  an inhaler available at all times
• Write students name on inhaler with permanent ink
• If student is to carry their own inhaler, it is
  recommended a back-up one is stored in the office
  in case the student loses theirs
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Question 11

• All medication should be stored in a clean,
  secure cabinet
• True
• False

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Correct

• All medication should be stored in a clean,
  locked cabinet
• Refrigerated medication may be stored in a
  refrigerator that is in a secure location
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Incorrect

• All medication should be stored in a clean,
  locked cabinet
• Refrigerated medication may be stored in a
  refrigerator that is in a secure location
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Question 12

• If a student vomits after taking their
  medication, be sure to send a note home to the
  parent
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• If a student vomits after taking their medication
• Observe for signs of an allergic reaction
• Observe for signs of illness
• Contact parent to pick student up from school
• Back

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Correct

• If a student vomits after taking their medication
• Observe for signs of an allergic reaction
• Observe for signs of illness
• Contact parent to pick student up from school
• Next question

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Question 13

• When an eighth grade student does not come for
  their medication, it is their own problem they
  are old enough to be responsible
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• Once we have received medication and a signed
  permission slip from a parent, we are responsible
  for getting the medication to the student within
  ½ hour of the designated time
• If a student does not come for scheduled
  medication
• Send for the student
• Back

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Correct

• Once we have received medication and a signed
  permission slip from a parent, we are responsible
  for getting the medication to the student within
  ½ hour of the designated time
• If a student does not come for scheduled
  medication
• Send for the student
• Next question

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Question 14

• When student requiring medicine is going on a
  field trip, put their pills in a zip-lock bag
  with the students name and instructions, and give
  them to the teacher
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• Prescription medication must be its original
  container with a proper pharmacy label attached
• Nonprescription medication must be in its
  original container, labeled with the students
  name
• Anyone dispensing medication at school must
  receive annual, ODE approved training.
• Back

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Correct

• Prescription medication must be its original
  container with a proper pharmacy label attached
• Nonprescription medication must be in its
  original container, labeled with the students
  name
• Anyone dispensing medication at school must
  receive annual, ODE approved training.
• Next question

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Question 15

• A student is given the wrong medication in error.
  The best thing to do is make the student vomit
  the medicine
• True
• False

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Incorrect

• Never induce vomiting
• Medication errors must be reported to the nurse
  and parent immediately
• Medication errors include
• Failing to give a dose
• Giving medication to the wrong student
• Giving medication at the wrong time
• Giving the wrong medication or the wrong dose
• Giving the medicine by the wrong route
• If a nurse is not immediately available, you may
  call Poison Center 1-800-222-1222.
• Back

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Correct

• Never induce vomiting
• Medication errors must be reported to the nurse
  and parent immediately
• Medication errors include
• Failing to give a dose
• Giving medication to the wrong student
• Giving medication at the wrong time
• Giving the wrong medication or the wrong dose
• Giving the medicine by the wrong route
• If a nurse is not immediately available, you may
  call Poison Center 1-800-222-1222
• Next question

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Question 16

• Teachers should know when their students are
  taking medication, in spite of confidentiality
  laws
• True
• False

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Correct

• Teachers have a legitimate educational interest
  in students taking medications
• All medication has the potential to cause side
  effects
• All medication has the potential to cause an
  allergic reaction
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Incorrect

• Teachers have a legitimate educational interest
  in students taking medications
• All medication has the potential to cause side
  effects
• All medication has the potential to cause an
  allergic reaction
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Question 17

• Always use pencil when recording medications so
  that you can make changes if you make a mistake
• True
• False

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• Medication records are legal documents
• Must be written in ink
• When you write on the medication log, initial
  what you have written
• If your initials are on the log, place your
  initials and signature in the appropriate spot on
  the bottom of the log
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Correct

• Medication records are legal documents
• Must be written in ink
• When you write on the medication log, initial
  what you have written
• If your initials are on the log, place your
  initials and signature in the appropriate spot on
  the bottom of the log
• Next question

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Question 18

• At the end of each month, send the medication
  logs to the District Nurse to be filed
• True
• False

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Correct

• Send completed Medication Logs to the district
  nurse
• If the medication is complete
• The student moves
• At the end of each month
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Incorrect

• Send completed Medication Logs to the district
  nurse
• If the medication is complete
• The student moves
• At the end of the month
• Back

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Question 19

• When the prescription label says to give the
  medicine at 1200 and lunch is at 1145, it is OK
  to give before lunch
• True
• False

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Correct

• Medication is to be given within ½ hour of the
  designated time
• Next question

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Incorrect

• Medication is to be given within ½ hour of the
  designated time
• Back

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Question 20

• The 5 Rights of Medication Administration
  include
• The Right Student
• Right Medication
• Right dose
• Right Time
• Right Route
• True
• False

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• If the person administering the medication always
  follows the 5 Rights, it is very unlikely an
  error will occur
• You have now completed the test. Click next to
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• Right Student-always ask their name, even if you
  know them
• Right Medication-read the prescription label and
  compare it to the medication log
• Right Dose-give the exact amount specified by the
  physician on the label
• Right Time-check the medication log for the time
  it is to be given. Up to 30 minutes before or
  after the prescribed time is OK
• Right Route-always check the label which will
  tell you if it is to be taken by mouth, rubbed on
  the skin, or put in an ear
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