Medication Administration Training Final Exam for Emergency Medications

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Kentucky Department of Education
Participants must score 85% (miss 6 questions or less) or above for a closed book exam or 100% on an open book exam in addition or scoring 100% on all skills competency evaluations.

Medication Administration Training Program for Unlicensed School Personnel Regular and Emergency Medications Revised 2025

Medication Training Presentation for Regular and Emergency Medications:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5JOcLlSUiSq222emNYNind3W7Eu19qS/view?usp=drive_link

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1. When accepting delegation to perform medication administration in the school setting from an RN, APRN, physician, physician assistant or dentist, KDE 156.502grands liability protection to unlicensed school personnel. *

1 point

True

False

2. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the federal law that protects student educational records, including health records, and may only be share on a “need to know” basis. *

1 point

True

False

3. If administering epinephrine, EMS (911) should be called because the effect of the epinephrine will only last 10 to 15 minutes. *

1 point

True

False

4. You should always place something in the student’s mouth when having a seizure. *

1 point

True

False

5. The supervising RN of unlicensed school personnel does not have to be present in the same building but at least be available by phone for consultation. *

1 point

True

False

6. Proof of successful completion of the medication administration training course provided by the Kentucky Department of Education is only valid for the current school year. *

1 point

True

False

7. Prefilled syringes of midazolam have a shelf life of how many months? *

1 point

8. Signs/symptoms of an opioid overdose include: *

1 point

Pale, clammy skin

Very shallow breathing or no breathing at all

Unresponsive to stimuli

Slowed heartbeat/pulse

Pinpoint pupils

All the above

9. If after receiving epinephrine, if the person recovers quickly, transporting for further medical treatment is not necessary. *

1 point

True

False

10. After administering midazolam, how should the student be positioned? *

1 point

On their side

On their back

In a sitting position

11. A seizure is considered an emergency when: *

1 point

Convulsive (tonic-clonic) seizures lasts longer than 5 minutes

Student has repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness

Student is injured or has Diabetes

Student has a first-time seizure

Student has difficulty breathing

Student has a seizure in water

All of the above

12. Which emergency drug may be prescribed to treat a severely low blood sugar? *

1 point

Glucagon

Diastat®

Epi-pen®

13. Which symptom is NOT typically associated with adrenal insufficiency? *

1 point

Fatigue and weakness

Weight gain

Nausea and vomiting

Low blood pressure

14. Who should be notified first during a student medical emergency? *

1 point

The student’s friend

The school nurse and the principal

The student’s teacher

The student’s coach

15. Prescribed medication sent to the school should be in the: *

1 point

Original labeled container

A generic container

A labeled envelope

A pill organizer (Medi planner)

16. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include: *

1 point

Itchy skin and hives

Swelling or flushing of the lips, throat and tongue

Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, hoarseness and/or loss of consciousness

All the above

17. Potential causes for a low blood sugar level may include: *

1 point

Too much insulin

Delay in receiving snack/meal

Increased physical activity

All of the above

18. Anaphylaxis is NOT a life-threatening emergency. *

1 point

True

False

19. Clothing must be removed before using an Epipen® autoinjector. *

1 point

True

False

20. Is it acceptable for school nurse and trained school staff to administer medication without a medical provider's order? *

1 point

Yes

21. Which emergency drug may be prescribed to treat a severe allergic reaction to peanuts? *

1 point

Narcan

Insulin

Epinephrine

22. All seizures are an emergency and require administration of Diazepam (Diastat) immediately. *

1 point

True

False

23. What should you document when administering an emergency medication? *

1 point

Record date, time and dosage

Notify the student’s parents/guardians

Update the student’s health record

All of the above

24. What should you do if a student experiences an adverse reaction to a medication? *

1 point

Ignore it and continue monitoring

Administer another dose

Notify parent and seek immediate medical attention

Send back to class

25. What is the primary treatment for an adrenal crisis? *

1 point

Antibiotics

Hydrocortisone injection

Pain relievers

Antihistamines

26. What is the purpose of an emergency action plan(EAP)? *

1 point

To provide a detailed response plan for emergencies

To document student attendance

To track medication inventory

To schedule staff training

27. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypoglycemia? *

1 point

Shakiness

Sweating

Confusion

High blood sugar

28. Local school district policies and procedures should provide information on topics such as: *

1 point

Storage of medication

How to dispose of medication

Administration of medications on field trips

All of the above

29. A common problem in using an inhaler is: *

1 point

Forgetting to shake the canister

Not waiting long enough between puffs

Not taking the medication as prescribed

All the above

30. Baqsimi® is used to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in people with diabetes age 4 years and above. *

1 point

True

False

31. Which of the following is NOT a care task for a person recovering from severe hypoglycemia and receiving glucagon? *

1 point

Allow the student to return to class with normal activities

Stay with the person and monitor blood glucose levels

Provide a fast-acting carbohydrate once they are awake and able to swallow

Send for medical evaluation

32. Which of the following is NOT a type of inhaler? *

1 point

Voltoco®

Epipen®

Narcan® nasal spray

Neffy®

33. Where can information regarding medications and side effects be found? *

1 point

Medication education sheets

Drug handbooks

Online medical websites

All of the above

34. Diastat® is used to treat severe allergic reactions. *

1 point

True

False

35. Emergency medications should be in a locked cabinet at all times. *

1 point

True

False

36. A generalized tonic-clonic (also called Grand Mal) seizure has muscle rigidity and jerking. *

1 point

True

False

37. KRS 158.834 and KRS 158.836 permit a student to self-carry and self-administer emergency medications *

1 point

True

False

38. What is diabetes? *

1 point

Inability to produce insulin

Eating too much sugar

Contagious disease

Obesity

39. What would you do FIRST if a student becomes unconscious and emergency medications are needed to be administered? *

1 point

Call the parent

Designate someone to call 9-1-1

Call the school nurse

Call the school secretary

40. Anaphylaxis may be caused by: *

1 point

Insect bites or stings

Foods

Medications

All of the above

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