Medication Assistant Training Test 5 & 6 Module 5: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Skin Module 6: Asthma & Allergies

Question # 1: Which of the following should you not do when assisting with nose drops? a)Insert the dropper into the nasal passage & instill the medicine. b)Wash hands & apply gloves to both hands. c)Have the student blow his/her nose after the procedure. d)Wipe the dropper off with a clean gauze pad to remove mucus.

Question # 2: You are asked to assist a student with his eye drops. The pharmacist has written on the bottle to give two drops in the affected eye. What is the first thing that you should do? a) Ask the student which eye is infected. b) Call the parent to ask which eye is infected. c) Call the physician to ask which eye is infected. d) Call the school nurse for direction.

Question # 3: One of the most important safety practices to remember when assisting with eye drops is: a) To gently pull the upper lid of the affected eye up & out, to form pocket. b) To touch only the eyelid or lashes with the dropper. c) To avoid dropping the solution on the sensitive cornea. d) To not blink or rub the eye after placing in the drops.

Question # 4: When assisting with eye ointment, the following should be done: a) Gently wipe the area around the eye(s) to be treated with a gauze pad that has been moistened with normal saline or water to remove the drainage. b) Use a clean pad for each wipe and stroke from the nose outward. c) Gently roll the tube of medication between the palms of both hands. d) All of the above.

Question # 5: The proper technique to use when assisting with ear drops is: a) Place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal without touching the dropper to the ear regardless of the position of the cartilage. b) Gently, pull the cartilage part of the outer ear Back & Up. Place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal without touching the dropper to the ear. c) Gently, pull the cartilage part of the outer ear Back and Up. Place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal gently touching the dropper to the ear. d) Gently, pull the cartilage part of the ear Up & Back. Place the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal gently touching the dropper to the ear.

Question # 6: Which of the following is NOT a common problem with an inhaler? a) Throat irritation. b) Pressing the canister before taking a breath. c) Failure to observe whether or not the inhale is actually releasing a spray. d) Stomach irritation.

Question # 7: When a student experiences an adverse reaction, the medication assistant should: a) Reduce the dose. b) Increase the dose. c) Immediately call the school nurse and/or the principal. d) Change the medication.

Question # 8: A severe, possibly fatal systemic hypersensitivity to a drug is called: a) Anaphylaxis. b) Inoculation. c) Gastroenteritis. d) Immunization.

Question # 9: Which of the following is NOT a true statement about assisting with skin applications? a) Apply drug using gloves & applicator. b) Wash site with mild, non-drying soap and warm water if topical agent is present. c) Rinse area with sterile solution following application. d) Apply lotions & creams by spreading them lightly onto the skin’s surface.

Question # 10: Which of the following is NOT a common allergy symptom? a) Swollen eyes. b) Skin rash. c) Elevated temp. d) Hives.

Question # 11: What chronic illness is defined as a respiratory condition in which the air passages of the lungs and bronchioles tighten up, making breathing difficult? a) Bronchitis. b) Asthma. c) Pneumonia. d) Emphysema.

Question # 12: An elementary student comes to your office with complaints of tightness in his chest. You observe that he makes a wheezing sound as he breathes. What question is NOT necessary? a) Does this child have asthma? b) Is there an order for a rescue inhaler? c) Does the student carry an inhaler? d) Has the student been exposed to TB?

Question # 13: Common drugs used for the treatment of asthma are: a) Albuterol (Proventil,Ventolin). b) Metaproternol (Alupent, Metaprel). c) Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent). d) All of the above.

Question # 14: Asthma is commonly seen in the school setting. Medications used for asthma may be given how? a) Inhaler only. b) Oral and Inhaler. c) Eye drops. d) Ear spray.

Question # 15: Common side effects from Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids include: a) Tremors, nervousness and irritability. b) Dry mouth/throat and insomnia. c) Headache and increased heart rate. d) All of the above.

End of Quiz! You are finished with Modules # 5 & 6!

Test Key Module # 5 & 6 1.C 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.D 7.C 8.A 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D