7. What is needed before a QMA may administer a PRN medication?
Indiana QMA Study Guide Exam
Answer licensed nurse authorization
Questions with Correct Answers
8. what is needed in the documentation of a PRN medication?
100% Verified Graded A+
Answer need for med- ication, time symptoms occur, nurse authorization and co-
1. What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? signature
Answer 60 hours 9. T/F A QMA may assess a resident's condition
2. score required to pass QMA exam? Answer FALSE
Answer 80% 10. T/F A QMA can call a physician or take a written/verbal order
3. how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? Answer FALSE
Answer 3 times 11. T/F A QMA may administer an injectable medication (not including in- sulin)
4. QMA certification expires every ______ years Answer FALSE
Answer 2 12. T/F A QMA may not administer tubes via NG tube
5. how many inservice hours does a QMA need annually? Answer TRUE
Answer 6 hours 13. A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form?
6. inservice education must include what 3 QMA skills Answer metered dose inhaler
Answer 1. blood glucose testing 14. T/F A QMA can instill irrigation fluids
2. hemoccult testing Answer FALSE, except disposable enema
3. G-tube/J-tube medication administeration 15. A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage?
,Answer stage 1 ONLY 23. performing outside scope of practice is an example of
16. QMA may administer oxygen only in what case? Answer malpractice/negli- gence
Answer emergency only 24. failing to knock before entering a residents room is an example of
17. T/F A QMA can administer medications via J-tube/G-tube Answer invasion of privacy
Answer TRUE 25. define euthanansia
18. T/F A QMA may crush or alter medications only as approved by physician or Answer the termination of terminally/seriously ill person's life in order to relive pain and
manufacturer suffering
Answer TRUE 26. Name the 6 rights of medication administration
19. It is the QMA's responsibility to know the and of his/her Answer 1. right dose
facility 2. right medication
Answer policy and procedures 3. right resident
20. what is the difference between assault and battery? 4. right time
Answer assault- threatening or attempt to cause harm without consent 5. right route
6. right documentation
battery- action of threat to harm without consent
27. when should a QMA report a medication error?
21. what is the difference between slander and libel?
Answer immediately to nurse
Answer Slander is spoken and libel is written
28. who is responsible for notifying physician/family/resident when medica- tion error
22. failing to perform a safety check on equipment before use would be an example of
is made?
Answer negligence/malpractice
, Answer licensed nurse 5. identify self and title
29. 3 steps to take if medication error occurs 6. explain procedure
Answer 1. immediately report to nurse 7. wash hands
2. take vitals 8. wear gloves according to SP
3. follow facility policy 34. Final Steps
30. if abuse/neglect is suspected, when should it be reported? Answer 1. observe resident for any immediate condition changes
Answer immediately 2. ensure resident is in comfortable position
31. reporting abuse reminders 3. place call light within reach unaffected side
Answer - put everything in writing with as much info as possible 4. ask about needs
- stay with resident if witnessed and call for help 5. remove supplies/discard med cups
-follow facility policy 6. thank resident
32. if resident refuses medication/treatment/care, what should QMA do? 7. remove gloves as needed
Answer doc- ument refusal and notify nurse 8. wash hands
33. Initial Steps
Answer 1. ask nurse about resident needs, abilities, limits and ALLERGIES
2. gather all supplies and equipment
3. knock on resident door, wait for confirmation
4. identify resident
Indiana QMA Study Guide Exam
Answer licensed nurse authorization
Questions with Correct Answers
8. what is needed in the documentation of a PRN medication?
100% Verified Graded A+
Answer need for med- ication, time symptoms occur, nurse authorization and co-
1. What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? signature
Answer 60 hours 9. T/F A QMA may assess a resident's condition
2. score required to pass QMA exam? Answer FALSE
Answer 80% 10. T/F A QMA can call a physician or take a written/verbal order
3. how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? Answer FALSE
Answer 3 times 11. T/F A QMA may administer an injectable medication (not including in- sulin)
4. QMA certification expires every ______ years Answer FALSE
Answer 2 12. T/F A QMA may not administer tubes via NG tube
5. how many inservice hours does a QMA need annually? Answer TRUE
Answer 6 hours 13. A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form?
6. inservice education must include what 3 QMA skills Answer metered dose inhaler
Answer 1. blood glucose testing 14. T/F A QMA can instill irrigation fluids
2. hemoccult testing Answer FALSE, except disposable enema
3. G-tube/J-tube medication administeration 15. A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage?
,Answer stage 1 ONLY 23. performing outside scope of practice is an example of
16. QMA may administer oxygen only in what case? Answer malpractice/negli- gence
Answer emergency only 24. failing to knock before entering a residents room is an example of
17. T/F A QMA can administer medications via J-tube/G-tube Answer invasion of privacy
Answer TRUE 25. define euthanansia
18. T/F A QMA may crush or alter medications only as approved by physician or Answer the termination of terminally/seriously ill person's life in order to relive pain and
manufacturer suffering
Answer TRUE 26. Name the 6 rights of medication administration
19. It is the QMA's responsibility to know the and of his/her Answer 1. right dose
facility 2. right medication
Answer policy and procedures 3. right resident
20. what is the difference between assault and battery? 4. right time
Answer assault- threatening or attempt to cause harm without consent 5. right route
6. right documentation
battery- action of threat to harm without consent
27. when should a QMA report a medication error?
21. what is the difference between slander and libel?
Answer immediately to nurse
Answer Slander is spoken and libel is written
28. who is responsible for notifying physician/family/resident when medica- tion error
22. failing to perform a safety check on equipment before use would be an example of
is made?
Answer negligence/malpractice
, Answer licensed nurse 5. identify self and title
29. 3 steps to take if medication error occurs 6. explain procedure
Answer 1. immediately report to nurse 7. wash hands
2. take vitals 8. wear gloves according to SP
3. follow facility policy 34. Final Steps
30. if abuse/neglect is suspected, when should it be reported? Answer 1. observe resident for any immediate condition changes
Answer immediately 2. ensure resident is in comfortable position
31. reporting abuse reminders 3. place call light within reach unaffected side
Answer - put everything in writing with as much info as possible 4. ask about needs
- stay with resident if witnessed and call for help 5. remove supplies/discard med cups
-follow facility policy 6. thank resident
32. if resident refuses medication/treatment/care, what should QMA do? 7. remove gloves as needed
Answer doc- ument refusal and notify nurse 8. wash hands
33. Initial Steps
Answer 1. ask nurse about resident needs, abilities, limits and ALLERGIES
2. gather all supplies and equipment
3. knock on resident door, wait for confirmation
4. identify resident
