MACE Online Practice Questions and Answers

Sharing information with others about the resident that could damage the resident's reputation is the definition of __________.

A. Libel

B. Abuse

C. Neglect

D. Slander

Under which of the rights of medication administration do drug administration errors occur most frequently?

A. Right dose

B. Right patient

C. Right medication

D. Right time

When administering medication into the ear canal of an adult, it is important to do what?

A. Pull the pinna of the ear down and back.

B. Push the ear tragus forward.

C. Not touch the tragus of the ear.

D. Pull the pinna of the ear up and back.

Which of the following types of pneumonia results in damage to the surfactant level in the lungs?

A. Viral

B. Bacterial

C. Primary

D. Aspiration

Of the following factors, all can lead to osteoporosis except for __________.

A. A mild but prolonged lack of calcium

B. A hormonal imbalance to an endocrine disorder

C. An increase in estrogen

D. A sedentary lifestyle

Which words best help the MA-C to understand the meaning of the term mental illness?

A. Brain damaged

B. A disease of the brain with behavioral symptoms

C. Dangerous behavior

D. A person who has seizures

Which statement is a benefit of an oral decongestant?

A. Less chance of rebound congestion

B. Higher potency

C. Longer acting

D. Taste better

True or false: Failure to report a performance error could result in problems with the facility or with an accreditation agency.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Potassium liquid should never be given without first being __________.

A. Diluted

B. Iced

C. Tested

D. Sweetened

The Medication Aide's responsibilities include all of the following except __________.

A. Carries out delegated nursing tasks.

B. Performs direct care to residents without supervision.

C. Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training.

D. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations regarding Medication Aides.