VIRGINIA MEDICATION AIDE PRACTICE
EXAM Question 1: According to Virginia law, what is required for a medication aide to administer drugs that would otherwise be self-administered to residents in an assisted living facility?
Choices:
1) The medication aide must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).2) The medication aide must be certi�ed by the Department of Social Services.3) The medication aide must be registered by the Virginia Board of Nursing as a registered medication aide.4) The medication aide must complete an annual 4-hour in-service training.
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: A medication aide who administers drugs that would otherwise be self- administered to residents in an assisted living facility licensed by the Department of Social Services must be registered by the Virginia Board of Nursing as a registered medication aide.
Question 2: What are the continuing education requirements for a Registered
Medication Aide in Virginia for renewal of their registration?
Choices:
1) 2 hours of population-speci�c training in medication administration every two years.2) 4 hours each year of population-speci�c training in medication administration in the assisted living facility in which the aide is employed, or a refresher course in medication administration o�ered by an approved program.3) 8 hours of general direct client care training annually.4) No speci�c continuing education is required once registered.
Correct Answer: Option 2
Explanation: In addition to hours of continuing education in direct client care required for employment in an assisted living facility, a medication aide shall have four hours each year of population-speci�c training in medication administration in the assisted living facility in which the aide is employed; or a refresher course in medication administration o�ered by an approved program.Question 3: In an assisted living facility in Virginia, who can supervise medication aides?
Choices:
1) Only a Registered Nurse (RN) employed full-time at the facility.2) An individual employed full-time at the facility who is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to administer medications, or the administrator who is licensed to administer medications or has successfully completed a Board of Nursing approved training program for medication aides.3) Any direct care sta� member with at least two years of experience.4) The Department of Social Services annually.
Correct Answer: Option 2
Explanation: Medication aides shall be supervised by one of the following: an individual employed full time at the facility who is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to administer medications; or the administrator who is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to administer medications or who has successfully completed a training program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing for the registration of medication aides.Question 4: According to Virginia regulations, what is the consequence for a person administering medications in an assisted living facility during the time their medication aide registration has lapsed?
Choices:
1) A warning will be issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing.2) The person will be required to retake the medication aide competency evaluation immediately.3) The person shall be considered an illegal practitioner and shall be subject to prosecution under the provisions of § 54.1-3008 of the Code of Virginia.4) The facility will be �ned, but the medication aide will not face personal repercussions.
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: Any person administering medications in an assisted living facility during the time a registration has lapsed shall be considered an illegal practitioner and shall be subject to prosecution under the provisions of § 54.1-3008 of the Code of Virginia.