QMA Practice Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What should you do if a medication is dropped on the floor before administration?
✔✔Discard the medication and obtain a new dose as per facility protocol.
How do you ensure that medications requiring shaking are properly prepared before
administration?
✔✔Shake the medication bottle thoroughly according to the instructions on the label to ensure
uniform distribution of ingredients.
Why is it important to remain with the client until they have taken their medication?
✔✔To confirm the medication has been swallowed and taken as prescribed, preventing errors or
misuse.
What is the proper procedure for crushing medications?
✔✔Verify with the supervising nurse or pharmacist that the medication can be safely crushed,
and use an approved crushing device.
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,Why is it necessary to assess a client’s ability to swallow before administering oral medications?
✔✔To prevent choking or aspiration, ensuring safe delivery of the medication.
How should you handle a situation where two clients have medications that look similar?
✔✔Double-check the MAR and the client’s identification to ensure the right medication is given
to the correct client.
What is the purpose of wearing gloves during medication administration?
✔✔To protect the client and QMA from contamination or exposure to medication.
What steps should you take before applying a topical medication?
✔✔Clean the application site, dry it thoroughly, and wear gloves to prevent absorption into your
skin.
Why is client education important in medication administration?
✔✔To help the client understand their treatment, encourage compliance, and reduce the risk of
errors.
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,What should you do if a client’s medication dose changes on short notice?
✔✔Ensure the MAR is updated and follow the supervising nurse’s or prescriber’s instructions.
How do you administer nasal sprays correctly?
✔✔Have the client tilt their head slightly forward, insert the spray nozzle into the nostril, and
instruct them to inhale as the spray is administered.
Why is it essential to avoid touching the dropper tip when administering ear drops?
✔✔To prevent contamination of the dropper and the medication.
What is the best practice for handling medications that require documentation after
administration?
✔✔Document immediately after administration, noting the time, dose, and any observations.
How should oral medications be administered to clients with difficulty swallowing?
✔✔Use liquid forms of the medication if available, or consult the nurse to determine if crushing
is appropriate.
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, What is the significance of checking for allergies before administering medications?
✔✔To avoid adverse reactions that could harm the client.
What should you do if a medication you are about to administer does not match the prescription
label?
✔✔Do not administer the medication and notify the supervising nurse to investigate the
discrepancy.
Why is it important to maintain confidentiality in medication administration?
✔✔To protect the client’s privacy and adhere to legal and ethical standards.
What is the appropriate response if a client complains of pain after receiving an injection?
✔✔Assess the injection site, report to the nurse, and document the complaint.
How should sublingual medications be administered?
✔✔Place the medication under the client’s tongue and instruct them not to swallow until it
dissolves completely.
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Answers Graded A+
What should you do if a medication is dropped on the floor before administration?
✔✔Discard the medication and obtain a new dose as per facility protocol.
How do you ensure that medications requiring shaking are properly prepared before
administration?
✔✔Shake the medication bottle thoroughly according to the instructions on the label to ensure
uniform distribution of ingredients.
Why is it important to remain with the client until they have taken their medication?
✔✔To confirm the medication has been swallowed and taken as prescribed, preventing errors or
misuse.
What is the proper procedure for crushing medications?
✔✔Verify with the supervising nurse or pharmacist that the medication can be safely crushed,
and use an approved crushing device.
1
,Why is it necessary to assess a client’s ability to swallow before administering oral medications?
✔✔To prevent choking or aspiration, ensuring safe delivery of the medication.
How should you handle a situation where two clients have medications that look similar?
✔✔Double-check the MAR and the client’s identification to ensure the right medication is given
to the correct client.
What is the purpose of wearing gloves during medication administration?
✔✔To protect the client and QMA from contamination or exposure to medication.
What steps should you take before applying a topical medication?
✔✔Clean the application site, dry it thoroughly, and wear gloves to prevent absorption into your
skin.
Why is client education important in medication administration?
✔✔To help the client understand their treatment, encourage compliance, and reduce the risk of
errors.
2
,What should you do if a client’s medication dose changes on short notice?
✔✔Ensure the MAR is updated and follow the supervising nurse’s or prescriber’s instructions.
How do you administer nasal sprays correctly?
✔✔Have the client tilt their head slightly forward, insert the spray nozzle into the nostril, and
instruct them to inhale as the spray is administered.
Why is it essential to avoid touching the dropper tip when administering ear drops?
✔✔To prevent contamination of the dropper and the medication.
What is the best practice for handling medications that require documentation after
administration?
✔✔Document immediately after administration, noting the time, dose, and any observations.
How should oral medications be administered to clients with difficulty swallowing?
✔✔Use liquid forms of the medication if available, or consult the nurse to determine if crushing
is appropriate.
3
, What is the significance of checking for allergies before administering medications?
✔✔To avoid adverse reactions that could harm the client.
What should you do if a medication you are about to administer does not match the prescription
label?
✔✔Do not administer the medication and notify the supervising nurse to investigate the
discrepancy.
Why is it important to maintain confidentiality in medication administration?
✔✔To protect the client’s privacy and adhere to legal and ethical standards.
What is the appropriate response if a client complains of pain after receiving an injection?
✔✔Assess the injection site, report to the nurse, and document the complaint.
How should sublingual medications be administered?
✔✔Place the medication under the client’s tongue and instruct them not to swallow until it
dissolves completely.
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