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Chapter 1 medication aide.
what are ethical standards? - ANSWERthey are guides to moral behavior
what is the guiding principle of ethics in health care? - ANSWERif we are
unable to do good. we should at least do no harm
what are legal standards? - ANSWERthey are guides to legal behavior
what are the purpose of legal and ethical standards? - ANSWER1. to
guarantee that residents receive safe and competent care
2.to protect the medication aide
what happens when the medication aide violates a legal or ethical standard?
- ANSWER1. loss of registration
2. loss of eligibility to work in an assisted living facility
3. disciplinary action by the facility and/or the Board of Nursing
medication aide must: - ANSWER1. must work within his/her scope of
practice
2. performs only those acts which she/he is trained to do
3. keeps skills and knowledge up to date
4. requests help before taking action in a questionable position
5. always protect the safety and well-being of the resident
6. performs his/her job according to facility policy
