QMA practice test The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - Answer -a. assessing the residents condition b. calling the physician c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube d. administering a medication by injection What are some of the QMA scope of practice - Answer -a. observe and report to the facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a resident b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non -sealing mask only in an emergency c. count and administer and document controlled substances Assault and Battery is defined as - Answer -The threat to use force against another person and the carrying out of the force. A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - Answer -Fails to inform the licensed nurse of medication error If a QMA makes a medication error what are some of the following actions that should take place - Answer -a. Report to the licensed nurse b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects c. Document the medication error d. Truthfully report the error Residents Rights include what? - Answer -a. The right to voice grievances b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences c. The right to be free from abuse The Four Elements of successful communication include what? - Answer -a. Formulating the message b. Sending the message c. receiving the message d. observing the feedback Verbal Communication is - Answer -Spoken and Written words General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - Answer -Remaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - Answer -Permanent Cognitive impairment Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? - Answer -
Sundowning When interacting with an anxious resident you should - Answer -Provide a quiet calm environment away from groups of people and activity When interacting with a combative resident you should - Answer -Remain Calm and in control Infection can be transmitted by - Answer -a. Air b. Contaminated soil and water c. Objects d. Insects Standard Precautions include what? - Answer -a. Wearing gloves when indicated for resident care b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur c. washing hands at appropriate times A contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and spread by exposure to infected blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral contact is called? - Answer -Hepatitis A nosocomial infection is - Answer -an infection acquired while in a health care facility In a fire emergency you should first - Answer -Remove the resident from the immediate area of the fire to a place of safety If a resident is chocking and a complete blockage of airway is present you should first - Answer -Use the Heimlich Maneuver If a resident falls you should first - Answer -Call for help Immediately When vital parts of the body (brain, heart, and lungs) do not get enough blood and the resident has a rapid heart beat, pallor, perspiration, light headedness, chills, fainting, low blood pressure, and confused this is called - Answer -Shock If a resident heart function and circulation stop and the resident is unresponsive there is no chest movement or pulse, pupils are dilated and fixed, and skin is cyanotic the resident might be experiencing - Answer -Cardiac Arrest If a resident has a seizure you should - Answer -a. remove objects from the vicinity b. loosen the resident's clothing c. never restrain the resident Poisoning can be prevented by - Answer -a. never using anything from an unlabeled container b. Keeping toxic substances and cleaning supplies locked and out of reach of residents c. locking medication carts when left unattended To use a fire extinguisher you must first - Answer -Pull the Pin The official name of a medication is known as the - Answer -Generic Name The most common complications associated with terminal illness include - Answer -a. Sleeping
Sundowning When interacting with an anxious resident you should - Answer -Provide a quiet calm environment away from groups of people and activity When interacting with a combative resident you should - Answer -Remain Calm and in control Infection can be transmitted by - Answer -a. Air b. Contaminated soil and water c. Objects d. Insects Standard Precautions include what? - Answer -a. Wearing gloves when indicated for resident care b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur c. washing hands at appropriate times A contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and spread by exposure to infected blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral contact is called? - Answer -Hepatitis A nosocomial infection is - Answer -an infection acquired while in a health care facility In a fire emergency you should first - Answer -Remove the resident from the immediate area of the fire to a place of safety If a resident is chocking and a complete blockage of airway is present you should first - Answer -Use the Heimlich Maneuver If a resident falls you should first - Answer -Call for help Immediately When vital parts of the body (brain, heart, and lungs) do not get enough blood and the resident has a rapid heart beat, pallor, perspiration, light headedness, chills, fainting, low blood pressure, and confused this is called - Answer -Shock If a resident heart function and circulation stop and the resident is unresponsive there is no chest movement or pulse, pupils are dilated and fixed, and skin is cyanotic the resident might be experiencing - Answer -Cardiac Arrest If a resident has a seizure you should - Answer -a. remove objects from the vicinity b. loosen the resident's clothing c. never restrain the resident Poisoning can be prevented by - Answer -a. never using anything from an unlabeled container b. Keeping toxic substances and cleaning supplies locked and out of reach of residents c. locking medication carts when left unattended To use a fire extinguisher you must first - Answer -Pull the Pin The official name of a medication is known as the - Answer -Generic Name The most common complications associated with terminal illness include - Answer -a. Sleeping
