QMA COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS GUIDE GRADED A+

QMA COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION SCRIPT
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS GUIDE GRADED A+

QUALIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (QMA)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
350 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS


TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: QMA Scope of Practice (Questions 1-35)
SECTION 2: Infection Control & Standard Precautions (Questions 36-60)
SECTION 3: Medication Administration (Questions 61-120)
SECTION 4: Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory Care (Questions 121-185)
SECTION 5: Documentation & Legal Aspects (Questions 186-230)
SECTION 6: Vital Signs & Resident Assessment (Questions 231-280)
SECTION 7: Emergency Procedures (Questions 281-310)
SECTION 8: Resident Rights & Ethics (Questions 311-350)


SECTION 1: QMA SCOPE OF PRACTICE
1. A QMA may perform hemoccult testing on stool specimens:
A) Only if a nurse is present
B) As ordered by a physician
C) Without any order
D) Only during morning shifts
Correct Answer: B) As ordered by a physician


2. The QMA scope of practice includes:
A) Administering IV medications
B) Performing surgical procedures

,C) Administering oral medications as ordered
D) Diagnosing medical conditions
Correct Answer: C) Administering oral medications as ordered


3. A QMA is authorized to:
A) Change medication orders
B) Administer medications within their scope
C) Prescribe new medications
D) Discontinue medications without orders
Correct Answer: B) Administer medications within their scope


4. Which task is outside the QMA scope of practice?
A) Taking vital signs
B) Administering topical medications
C) Performing sterile procedures
D) Documenting medication administration
Correct Answer: C) Performing sterile procedures


5. A QMA may administer medications to residents in:
A) Acute care hospitals only
B) Long-term care facilities under nurse supervision
C) Operating rooms
D) Emergency departments
Correct Answer: B) Long-term care facilities under nurse supervision


6. The QMA scope of practice is defined by:
A) The facility administrator
B) The state board of nursing
C) The QMA's personal preference
D) The resident's family

,Correct Answer: B) The state board of nursing


7. A QMA may perform which of the following?
A) Inserting urinary catheters
B) Administering oral and topical medications
C) Starting IV therapy
D) Performing wound debridement
Correct Answer: B) Administering oral and topical medications


8. Which action requires a QMA to refuse and report?
A) Administering a PRN medication
B) Administering medication without a physician order
C) Documenting medication effects
D) Taking a resident's temperature
Correct Answer: B) Administering medication without a physician order


9. QMAs may administer medications to residents who are:
A) Unresponsive without an order
B) Stable and have current orders
C) In critical condition
D) Under 18 years old
Correct Answer: B) Stable and have current orders


10. A QMA is responsible for:
A) Diagnosing illnesses
B) Ordering laboratory tests
C) Observing and reporting medication side effects
D) Performing surgery
Correct Answer: C) Observing and reporting medication side effects

, 11. The QMA may assist with:
A) Physical therapy
B) Medication administration and monitoring
C) Radiology procedures
D) Dental work
Correct Answer: B) Medication administration and monitoring


12. A QMA may not:
A) Take vital signs
B) Administer PRN medications
C) Crush medications without verification
D) Document medication administration
Correct Answer: C) Crush medications without verification


13. The QMA scope includes administration of:
A) IV push medications
B) Oral, topical, and otic medications
C) Chemotherapy agents
D) Blood products
Correct Answer: B) Oral, topical, and otic medications


14. A QMA may initiate which device in an emergency?
A) IV line
B) Nasal cannula
C) Foley catheter
D) Chest tube
Correct Answer: B) Nasal cannula