MACE Exam Cram: Medication Aide Certification Exam, Rough Cuts

Description

• Copyright 2013
• Dimensions: 7" x 9-1/8"
• Pages: 450
• Edition: 1st

• Rough Cuts
• ISBN-10: 0-13-303466-6
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-303466-0

This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.

“I highly recommend this book because it will be very useful for any candidate writing the MACE. It is comprehensive, practical, and follows the MACE test plan.”–Verine J. Parks-Doyle, RN, BSN, MSN, EdD.

• Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your MACE exam
• More than 100 sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you’re ready to take the actual exam
• Includes the popular Cram Sheet tearcard to help you remember key concepts and do extra last-minute studying
• Exam Alerts identify important information found on the exam
• Simplifies key medication aide concepts and techniques for easy learning

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your MACE exam!

• Discover how the MACE exam works, and the best ways to prepare for it
• Learn the role and responsibilities of the medication assistant as a member of the healthcare team
• Master all key medication administration concepts: pharmacology, drug orders, forms, measurements, storage, handling, and more
• Safeguard yourself and your patients from accidents, mistakes, and other risks
• Learn today’s most effective procedures and techniques for administering medications
• Understand how medication affects body systems, and how that affects care
• Review medication’s effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, central nervous, and endocrine systems
• Understand medications for treating the eye and ear; cancer; and mental disorders

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test

The CD features the innovative Pearson IT Certification practice test, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the MACE exam.

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8 Professional; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB hard disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam

MACE is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or
endorse this product.

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Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . 1

    Notes. . . . . 1

    NCSBN: Test Plan / Content Outline . . . 1

    Sample Questions . . . . 3

    Correct Answers . . . . 4

    Sample Notes from VA: Pretest Items . . . 4

    Sample Examination . . . . 5

        Examination Content Outline and Reference Material . . 5

        Content Outline. . . . 5

    Applying for Registration and Examination . . . 9

    Exam Cost . . . . 10

    How to Use This Book . . . . 10

        Contact the Authors . . . 11

Part I: Orientation and Basic Concepts

Chapter 1: What You Need to Know to Prepare for the Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) . . . . 13

    Testing Strategies . . . . 14

        Answering the Questions . . . 14

        Self-Assessment . . . . 16

    Exam-Prep Questions. . . . 17

    Rationales . . . . 27

Part II: Authorized Duties

Chapter 2: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Medication Aide . . 31

    Your Roles and Responsibilities. . . 32

        Roles and Responsibilities of Other Nursing Team Members . 33

        The Role of UAPs. . . . 33

        Exclusions to the MA-C Role (Legal Limitations) . . 35

    Accepting Delegated Duties . . . 35

    Medication Administration Policies . . . 36

        Medical Error Prevention . . . 37

    Effective Communication Regarding Medication Administration. . 37

        Verbal Communication. . . 38

        Written Communication . . . 39

    Specific Ethical and Legal Issues. . . 41

        Residents’ Rights . . . . 42

        Ethics. . . . 45

    Exam-Prep Questions. . . . 47

    Rationales . . . . 49

Part III: Medication Administration, Observation, and Reporting

Chapter 3: Pharmacology Review . . . . 51

    Drug Classifications and Drug Names. . . 52

    Drug Actions and Implications . . . 53

        Drug Metabolism . . . . 54

        Factors Influencing Drug Effectiveness . . . 54

        Drug Interactions . . . . 55

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