Flashcards
Medication administration assessment
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- 1Can the team member identify 6 out of 10 rights of medication administration?Right Client, Right medication. Right dose. Right route. Right time. Right documentation. Right reason, Right to refuse. Right evaluation i.e. impact and side effects. Right to Education
- 2How do you confirm you have the correct clientVerify the client's name, photograph (care plan) and DoB on MAR or eMAR. Ask the client for DoB or consult a more experienced team member if unsure.
- 3What document must be prepared prior to administrationThe MAR or eMAR must be prepared before administering medication
- 4Where would you find guidance on the correct route?Guidance can be found on the medication packaging, MAR or eMAR or prescription instructions.
- 5Where would you find information about the client's allergy status?Allergy information is recorded on the MAR or eMAR, Care Plan and accompanying medical documentation.
- 6Why is Client consent required before administering medication?Administering medication without consent violates the client's rights unless they lack capacity and a best interest decision has been made.
- 7What legislation governs client consent?The Mental Capacity Act 2005 governs consent and decision-making.
- 8Why must you use PPE during medication administration?PPE protects both the client and team member from cross-contamination.
- 9Why must a medication count be conducted prior to administration?This ensures that medication stock matches recorded amounts, preventing errors or misuse.
- 10Where can the Team Member find the MAR codes and details of PRN administration?These are located on the MAR Chart or eMAR.
- 11What documentation must be completed after administering PRN medication?Update the MAR eMAR and care notes, including the reason and time the medication was administered.
- 12What action must the Team Member take if a client requests PRN pain relief for 3 consecutive days?Inform the Team Leader and the GP or relevant healthcare professional to review the client's pain management.
- 13What documentation must be in place to administer a short-term medication?A prescription from a GP, a completed MAR or eMAR and clear written instructions must be in place.
- 14How often should medication storage areas be temperature checked?Medication storage areas must be checked daily and recorded.
- 15What is the acceptable temperature range for medication storage?The acceptable temperature range is typically between 15c - 25c
- 16What action would the Team Member take if the storage area temperature is above the acceptable range?Record the temperature on the log, inform the Team Leader and follow the service's medication policy to address the issue.
- 17When administering a controlled medication in supported living, how many signatures are required on the MAR or eMAR?Two signatures are required on either the MAR or eMAR.
- 18When administering a controlled medication in supported living, is it required to be entered into the controlled medication into the controlled drugs register?Yes, all controlled medication must be recovered in the controlled drugs register.
- 19When administering a controlled medication in a residential service, how many signatures are required on the MAR or eMAR and CD register?Two signatures are required on both MAR and CD register.
- 20What checks must be conducted before administering covert medication?Confirm that covert administration has been approved by a GP, is documented in the care plan and is authorised in a best interest decision.
- 21What action would the Team Member take if a a client refuses their medication?Record the refusal on the MAR or eMAR, inform the Team Leader and follow the service's medication policy.
- 22What documentation must be completed when applying a transdermal patch?Update the MAR or eMAR and document the path's application site to ensure rotation.
- 23What action would you take if the medication count does not reflect the count on the MAR prior to administration?Report the discrepancy to the Team Leader immediately and follow the service's policy to investigate.
- 24Where else, beside the MAR must nutritional supplement be documented?Nutritional supplements must also be recorded in the client's care plan or food and fluid intake chart.
- 25Can homely remedies be used by client's?Yes, but they must be documented on the MAR or eMAR and authorised by a FP or healthcare professional.
- 26If a client purchases homely remedies, what safeguards must the service complete?The remedy must be checked by a GP or pharmacist, documented on the MAR or eMAR and authorised in the client's care plan.
- 27What techniques are considered specialist , and can team members administer these techniques?Techniques such as injection or Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding are specialist and require specific training. Team members cannot administer these unless they are trained and authorised.
- 28What is informed consent, as part of of the right to education?Informed consent means that the client fully understands the purpose, benefits and risks of their medication and voluntarily agrees to take it.
- 29If a client dies in service, how long must their medication be stored prior to disposal?Medication must be stored for at least 7 days before disposal.
- 30Why must the medication of a deceased client be stored for 7 days before disposal?This allows time for the death to be investigated if necessary and ensures compliance with legal and service policies.
- 31Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 17Just a reminder of the regulations governing medication in health care