QMA PRACTICE TEST SPRING 2026 U.S. COLLEGE SEMESTER
EXAM PREP GUIDE WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct answer -a. Formulating
the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - correct answer -Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - correct answer -Remaining
Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - correct answer -Permanent
Cognitive impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? -
correct answer -Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - correct answer -Provide a quiet calm
environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - correct answer -Remain Calm and in
control
Infection can be transmitted by - correct answer -a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
, d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - correct 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? - correct answer -Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - correct answer -an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - correct 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 - correct
answer -Use the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer -Cardiac Arrest
EXAM PREP GUIDE WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct answer -a. Formulating
the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - correct answer -Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - correct answer -Remaining
Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - correct answer -Permanent
Cognitive impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? -
correct answer -Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - correct answer -Provide a quiet calm
environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - correct answer -Remain Calm and in
control
Infection can be transmitted by - correct answer -a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
, d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - correct 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? - correct answer -Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - correct answer -an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - correct 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 - correct
answer -Use the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer -Cardiac Arrest
