Diploma Questions
ASM 34 Administer medication to individuals and monitor effects
(0/1)1.1 identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication
(0/1)2.1 describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side-effects
(0/1)2.2 identify medication which demands the measurement of specific physiological measurements
(0/1)2.3 describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required
(0/1)2.4 explain the different routes of medicine administration(0/1)3.1 explain the types, purpose and function of materials and equipment needed for the administration of medication via the different routes
(0/1)3.2 identify the required information from prescriptions/medication administration charts(0/1)4.1 apply standard precautions for infection control
(0/1)4.2 explain the appropriate timing of medication eg check that the individual has not taken any medication recently
(0/1)4.3 obtain the individual’s consent and offer information, support and reassurance throughout in a manner which encourages their cooperation and which is appropriate to their needs and concerns
(0/1)4.4 select, check and prepare correctly the medication according to the medication administration record or medication information leaflet(0/1)5.1 select the route for the administration of medication, according to the patient’s plan of care and the drug to be administered, and prepare the site if necessary
(0/1)a in line with legislation and local policies
(0/1)b in a way which minimises pain, discomfort and trauma to the individual
(0/1)5.3 describe how to report any immediate problems with the administration
(0/1)5.4 monitor the individual’s condition throughout, recognise any adverse effects and take the appropriate action without delay
(0/1)5.5 explain why it may be necessary to confirm that the individual actually takes the medication and does not pass the medication to others
(0/1)5.6
(0/1)1.1 identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication
(0/1)2.1 describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side-effects
(0/1)2.2 identify medication which demands the measurement of specific physiological measurements
(0/1)2.3 describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required
(0/1)2.4 explain the different routes of medicine administration(0/1)3.1 explain the types, purpose and function of materials and equipment needed for the administration of medication via the different routes
(0/1)3.2 identify the required information from prescriptions/medication administration charts(0/1)4.1 apply standard precautions for infection control
(0/1)4.2 explain the appropriate timing of medication eg check that the individual has not taken any medication recently
(0/1)4.3 obtain the individual’s consent and offer information, support and reassurance throughout in a manner which encourages their cooperation and which is appropriate to their needs and concerns
(0/1)4.4 select, check and prepare correctly the medication according to the medication administration record or medication information leaflet(0/1)5.1 select the route for the administration of medication, according to the patient’s plan of care and the drug to be administered, and prepare the site if necessary
(0/1)a in line with legislation and local policies
(0/1)b in a way which minimises pain, discomfort and trauma to the individual
(0/1)5.3 describe how to report any immediate problems with the administration
(0/1)5.4 monitor the individual’s condition throughout, recognise any adverse effects and take the appropriate action without delay
(0/1)5.5 explain why it may be necessary to confirm that the individual actually takes the medication and does not pass the medication to others
(0/1)5.6