Sample Questions

The following questions are samples of the kinds of questions that you will find on the North Carolina medication aide examination for adult care facilities. Check your answers in the answer key provided below.

1. A resident has an order for a drug to be given subcutaneously. The abbreviation for subcutaneous is sq. This means the drug should be given: 

1. in the eyes 
2. in the rectum 
3. under the skin 
4. by mouth

2. One of the easiest and most important ways to prevent the spread of germs or infection is:

1. Wear a mask and gown
2. Wash your hands 

3. A medication ordered q8h would be given at: 

1. 6:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. 
2. 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 
3. 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. 
4. 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. 

4. When applying a transdermal patch, you should: 

1. apply to the same site the previous patch was removed 
2. apply the patch to an area that the resident moves a lot 
3. apply the patch to an area of the body that is hairless 

5. When should a medication aide report a medication error to the supervisor? 

1. before the next medication is due 
2. during the end of shift report 
3. as soon as the error occurs 
4. after calling the physician
    

Answer Key: 1(C); 2(B); 3(A); 4(C); 5(C)