Question

exam : assisting with self-administration of medications: the basics

1. what is the primary concern for people taking anticoagulant medications?

○ bleeding
○ dizziness
○ low blood pressure
○ low blood sugar

1. which of the following is part of your role as an unlicensed employee?

○ assist with unfamiliar tasks
○ inform the nurse of changes in a person’s condition
○ perform assessments for the people you care for
○ obtain orders from providers.

1. which of the following is one of the important tasks that you should do as an unlicensed professional?

○ documenting accurately in the medical record
○ obtaining medication orders from the prescriber
○ deciding on your own to withhold medication
○ treating an allergic reaction

Explanation:

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Anticoagulant medications work by reducing the blood's ability to clot. So the main concern is an increased risk of bleeding as the blood takes longer to form clots to stop bleeding. Dizziness, low blood pressure, and low blood sugar are not primary concerns related to anticoagulants.

Unlicensed employees (like nursing assistants) are responsible for observing and reporting changes in a person's condition to licensed nurses. Assisting with unfamiliar tasks is not appropriate (they should do tasks they are trained for), performing assessments is a licensed nurse's role, and obtaining orders from providers is also a licensed professional's task.

Unlicensed professionals should document accurately in medical records as part of their role in care. Obtaining medication orders is for licensed staff, deciding to withhold medication is beyond their scope, and treating allergic reactions is a licensed medical professional's task.

Answer:

A. Bleeding

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