Sample Questions
Examine the assessment questions based on various types and their responses.
Sample Questions
The following are examples of the types of questions you may encounter on the North Carolina Medication Aide Examination for Nursing Homes.
Check your answers using the answer key provided below.
1. Information that should be located on the MAR includes:
A. Medication dose
B. Client’s next of kin
C. Medication side effects
D. Agency medication administration policies
2. When should a medication aide report a medication error to the supervisor?
A. Before the next medication is due
B. During the end of shift report
C. As soon as the error occurs
D. After calling the physician
3. One teaspoon of an elixir is equal to:
A. 10 milliliters
B. 5 milliliters
C. 1 ounce
D. 1 pint
4. A symptom of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction, is:
A. High blood pressure
B. Quiet breathing
C. Slow heart rate
D. Wheezing
5. The site selected for applying a transdermal patch should be:
A. Cold
B. Warm
C. Hairless
D. Odor free
