33 QUESTION PACK ASM 34 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects This pack is for individuals who are working towards a Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 2 & 3 Name:.. Date:.
Introduction ASM34 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects This unit is a competence based unit within the Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care Diploma. Competence based units require you to demonstrate your ability to administer medication to individuals via an observation of your practice by a qualified assessor. You will also be required to demonstrate your knowledge of how you met the requirements. A popular way of assessing your knowledge is via written questions. The elearning course you have completed covered all of the knowledge required for this unit. However, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by completing the questions in this pack. Please answer all of the questions in this pack as fully as you can, it may help you to refer to your notes from the elearning course. When you have finished the questions you must pass them to your assessor. You must not copy your answers from any source as this will be viewed as plagiarism. If you wish to introduce information or quotes from other sources you must reference them. For example, Jones, (2014) said, All medication is poison or All medication is poison Source: www.ifound this.co.uk or All medication is poison Source: Medication Now. 2014
ASM 34 Question Pack 1.1 Wr Identify and briefly outline current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication.
2.2 Identify 3 medications which demand the measurement of specific physiological measurements and explain why these measurements are required. 1) 2) 3)
2.3 a Describe 5 common adverse reactions to medication and explain how each can be recognised. Adverse reaction How is it recognised?
2.3 b Describe what you would do if you noticed an adverse reaction to medication. 2.4, 3.1 In the first column, explain the different routes of medication administration. In the second column, explain the types, purpose and function of materials and equipment needed for the administration of medicines via each route. Route of medication with description Materials required (type, purpose and function)
Route of medication with description Materials required (type, purpose and function)
4.2 Wr Explain the appropriate timing of medication e.g. check that the individual has not taken medication recently.
5.3 Describe how you would report any immediate problems with the administration of medication.
5.4 Explain how you monitored the individual s condition throughout and what effects you were/are looking out for. Explain the action you would take if there were adverse effects.
5.5 Explain why it is necessary to confirm the individual actually takes the medication and does not pass the medication to others.
5.7 Describe how you dispose of out of date and part used medication in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
When administering medication to an individual, you should be monitoring for adverse effects. 5.3 Explain how you monitor the individual s condition during the medication administration process, and describe what adverse effects you are looking out for. 4.3 Explain the action you would take if there were any adverse effects.
ASM 34 criteria 2.1 In the table below identify 6 common medications taken by individuals in the client group you work with. Then identify the medication group they belong to, their effects and the potential side effects of each. Medication Group and effects of medication Potential side effects reproduced without the express permission of the copyright owner.
Medication Group and effects of medication Potential side effects reproduced without the express permission of the copyright owner.
Feedback Form ASM 34 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects Award Diploma in Health and Social Care Standard Competence Date Standard Competence met (tick) met (tick) 1.1 4.2 Date 2.2 4.3 2.3a 5.3 2.3b 5.4 2.4 5.5 3.1 5.7 Please provide constructive feedback to enable learner to demonstrate competence Date agreed for resubmission of work Assessor..date Learner...date