Medication AdministrationQuestion 30 of 100
Scenario: A resident asks the aide what a new pill is for before taking it. The BEST response is to:
a.Refuse to answer because it is not the aide's job
b.Make up a purpose so the resident cooperates
c.Tell the resident to look it up themselves
d.Provide the known purpose if within scope, and involve the nurse for detailed questions
Explanation
Residents have a right to know what they are taking (right to information), and the aide can share the basic purpose noted on the MAR while referring complex questions to the nurse. Honest communication supports informed consent and the right to refuse.
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