Indiana QMA Study Guide Exam Latest 2026 Updated
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a staph infection that is resistant to most antibiotics and difficult to cure is known as - Answer -
MRSA
a parasitic infestation of the scalp or pubic hair with eggs attached in hair shafts, bites causing
severe itching - Answer -pediculosis (lice)
a parasitic infestation caused by mites that burrow under the skin causing a rash with
itching/irritation. common sites between fingers, wrists, inside elbows, waist, under arms -
Answer -scabies
an airborne bacterial infection that can attack any area of the body, most commonly lungs. skin
testing/chest X-ray needed to determine infection - Answer -tuberculosis
what is needed before performing any procedure/treatment or medication administration? May
use photo on MAR or id bracelets - Answer -verify residents identity
what is required for using side rails if confining resident to bed? - Answer -physician order
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,if using side rails, the resident must be checked how often and released how often? - Answer -
checked hourly, released every 2 hours for at least 10 minutes
When should you use the Heimlich maneuver? - Answer -when resident is unable to speak,
breathe, cough, or no chest movement
If the Heimlich maneuver is unsuccessful and person becomes unconscious, _________
_______ should be performed. - Answer -rescue breaths
When should the medication cart be locked? - Answer -whenever unattended by authorized
personnel
crushing, pressing, or smothering feeling in chest, pain in left arm or jaw, SOB, dizziness,
cyanosis, pallor, nausea/vomiting, anxiety are symptoms of - Answer -myocardial
infarction/heart attack
what causes a heart attack? - Answer -lack of blood flow to the heart resulting in tissue/muscle
death
if suspecting resident is having MI, what should be done after calling for nurse? - Answer -
loosen tight clothing and start CPR as instructed
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, A blood clot or ruptured vessel in the brain will interrupt blood flow to brain tissues, damaging a
section of the brain is known as - Answer -CVA/cerebrovascular accident AKA stroke
headache, dizziness, facial drooping, uneven grip/smile, weakness on one side, speech
problems, visual disturbances, memory impairment, change in mental status are symptoms of -
Answer -CVA/stroke
why are burns/scalds increased risk factor in the elderly? - Answer -decreased sensitivity to
pain/temperature
if a resident becomes unresponsive, no chest movement, dilated and fixed pupils, and skin
pale/cyanotic, the resident may be in _____ _______ - Answer -cardiac arrest
If a resident is suspected of having a seizure/convulsion, what should NEVER be done? - Answer
-NEVER put anything into mouth or restrict movement
if a resident is suffering from a seizure, what should you do to assist? - Answer --call for nurse,
stay with resident
-remove nearby furniture or equipment
-loosen clothing
- position resident on side at conclusion of seizure
- note length of seizure and affected body parts
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a staph infection that is resistant to most antibiotics and difficult to cure is known as - Answer -
MRSA
a parasitic infestation of the scalp or pubic hair with eggs attached in hair shafts, bites causing
severe itching - Answer -pediculosis (lice)
a parasitic infestation caused by mites that burrow under the skin causing a rash with
itching/irritation. common sites between fingers, wrists, inside elbows, waist, under arms -
Answer -scabies
an airborne bacterial infection that can attack any area of the body, most commonly lungs. skin
testing/chest X-ray needed to determine infection - Answer -tuberculosis
what is needed before performing any procedure/treatment or medication administration? May
use photo on MAR or id bracelets - Answer -verify residents identity
what is required for using side rails if confining resident to bed? - Answer -physician order
1|Page
,if using side rails, the resident must be checked how often and released how often? - Answer -
checked hourly, released every 2 hours for at least 10 minutes
When should you use the Heimlich maneuver? - Answer -when resident is unable to speak,
breathe, cough, or no chest movement
If the Heimlich maneuver is unsuccessful and person becomes unconscious, _________
_______ should be performed. - Answer -rescue breaths
When should the medication cart be locked? - Answer -whenever unattended by authorized
personnel
crushing, pressing, or smothering feeling in chest, pain in left arm or jaw, SOB, dizziness,
cyanosis, pallor, nausea/vomiting, anxiety are symptoms of - Answer -myocardial
infarction/heart attack
what causes a heart attack? - Answer -lack of blood flow to the heart resulting in tissue/muscle
death
if suspecting resident is having MI, what should be done after calling for nurse? - Answer -
loosen tight clothing and start CPR as instructed
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, A blood clot or ruptured vessel in the brain will interrupt blood flow to brain tissues, damaging a
section of the brain is known as - Answer -CVA/cerebrovascular accident AKA stroke
headache, dizziness, facial drooping, uneven grip/smile, weakness on one side, speech
problems, visual disturbances, memory impairment, change in mental status are symptoms of -
Answer -CVA/stroke
why are burns/scalds increased risk factor in the elderly? - Answer -decreased sensitivity to
pain/temperature
if a resident becomes unresponsive, no chest movement, dilated and fixed pupils, and skin
pale/cyanotic, the resident may be in _____ _______ - Answer -cardiac arrest
If a resident is suspected of having a seizure/convulsion, what should NEVER be done? - Answer
-NEVER put anything into mouth or restrict movement
if a resident is suffering from a seizure, what should you do to assist? - Answer --call for nurse,
stay with resident
-remove nearby furniture or equipment
-loosen clothing
- position resident on side at conclusion of seizure
- note length of seizure and affected body parts
3|Page
