Medication Administration Program (MAP) Knowledge Practice Test

To identify a person when administering medication, it's crucial to ensure the correct medication is provided to the right individual. Using recent pictures or asking familiar staff can offer immediate verification. Visual identification through recent pictures assists in confirming the patient's identity, particularly in settings where they may be unable to communicate effectively due to illness or other factors. Additionally, familiar staff who regularly interact with the patient may provide confirmation based on their experience and knowledge of the patient's appearance.

While checking a medical history could provide some information about the patient, it does not directly confirm the identity of the individual at the moment of administration. Asking the patient for their details can be unreliable if the patient is confused or unable to provide accurate information. Checking an identification card can be helpful, but it might not always be available or easily accessible in certain situations, and there can be risks of incorrect or fraudulent identification. Thus, utilizing recent images and familiar staff is a more immediate and practical approach to ensuring accurate patient identification in medication administration.