Safety & LegalPregunta 80 de 100
Which action is OUTSIDE the typical scope of practice for a certified medication aide?
a.Giving an oral tablet as ordered
b.Applying a topical cream
c.Documenting a medication on the MAR
d.Adjusting a resident's medication dose without an order
Explicación
Medication aides administer medications as ordered but cannot change doses, prescribe, or make independent clinical judgments, which are nursing or provider responsibilities. Working within scope protects residents and the aide's certification.
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