QMA PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTIONS 2026
Qma's are prohibited from: - ANSWERSCalling a physician, assessing a resident,
adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube
The Qma scope of practice includes: - ANSWERSObserve and report to a nurse
reactions and side effects of meds, take vital signs prior to some medications,
personally set up and give medications that you were trained on, not document what
another person gave a resident
When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record -
ANSWERSTrue
The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly -
ANSWERSFalse
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is
reported by the resident - ANSWERSTrue
What is assault and battery? - ANSWERSA verbal threat that is carried out
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an observation or
occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using broken equipment would be an
example of: - ANSWERSNegligence
What describes "painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease"? -
ANSWERSEuthanasia
Medication errors can be caused by: - ANSWERSLack of concentration, lack of
knowledge, poor communication, performing outside your scope of practice
If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately - ANSWERSFalse
Undesirable medication effects could be - ANSWERSVomiting, dizziness,
hives/drowsiness, difficult breathing
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. -
ANSWERSImmediately
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's -
ANSWERSFalse
, What is verbal communication? - ANSWERSWritten or spoken words
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? - ANSWERSSevere head trauma
Stroke
Brain disease
What is sundowning? - ANSWERSIncreased confusion and restlessness in late
afternoon
When interacting with an anxious resident you should: - ANSWERSProvide a quiet,
calm environment away from groups
When interacting with a combative resident you should: - ANSWERSRemain calm and
in control
What is nosocomial infection? - ANSWERSAn infection squired while in a facility
What is hepatitis? - ANSWERSA contagious liver disease
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use: - ANSWERSGloves, paper towels, wet
floor sign
When do you clean up a spill? - ANSWERSImmediately
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for? - ANSWERSRemove residents
To use a fir extinguisher, what does the P stand for? - ANSWERSPull the pin
Medications: the trade/brand name is always: - ANSWERSCapital letters
Synthetic medications are: - ANSWERSMan-made
The systemic effect of a medication _______________. - ANSWERSEffects the entire
body
The effects of medication is ________________. - ANSWERSThe observable results of
changes in the body
An antagonistic effect is _________________. - ANSWERSNegative effect that one
chemical have with another chemical
What is ADR? - ANSWERSAn undesired side effect or toxicity
What organ excretes most medications? - ANSWERSKidneys
WITH FULL SOLUTIONS 2026
Qma's are prohibited from: - ANSWERSCalling a physician, assessing a resident,
adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube
The Qma scope of practice includes: - ANSWERSObserve and report to a nurse
reactions and side effects of meds, take vital signs prior to some medications,
personally set up and give medications that you were trained on, not document what
another person gave a resident
When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record -
ANSWERSTrue
The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly -
ANSWERSFalse
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is
reported by the resident - ANSWERSTrue
What is assault and battery? - ANSWERSA verbal threat that is carried out
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an observation or
occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using broken equipment would be an
example of: - ANSWERSNegligence
What describes "painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease"? -
ANSWERSEuthanasia
Medication errors can be caused by: - ANSWERSLack of concentration, lack of
knowledge, poor communication, performing outside your scope of practice
If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately - ANSWERSFalse
Undesirable medication effects could be - ANSWERSVomiting, dizziness,
hives/drowsiness, difficult breathing
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. -
ANSWERSImmediately
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's -
ANSWERSFalse
, What is verbal communication? - ANSWERSWritten or spoken words
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? - ANSWERSSevere head trauma
Stroke
Brain disease
What is sundowning? - ANSWERSIncreased confusion and restlessness in late
afternoon
When interacting with an anxious resident you should: - ANSWERSProvide a quiet,
calm environment away from groups
When interacting with a combative resident you should: - ANSWERSRemain calm and
in control
What is nosocomial infection? - ANSWERSAn infection squired while in a facility
What is hepatitis? - ANSWERSA contagious liver disease
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use: - ANSWERSGloves, paper towels, wet
floor sign
When do you clean up a spill? - ANSWERSImmediately
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for? - ANSWERSRemove residents
To use a fir extinguisher, what does the P stand for? - ANSWERSPull the pin
Medications: the trade/brand name is always: - ANSWERSCapital letters
Synthetic medications are: - ANSWERSMan-made
The systemic effect of a medication _______________. - ANSWERSEffects the entire
body
The effects of medication is ________________. - ANSWERSThe observable results of
changes in the body
An antagonistic effect is _________________. - ANSWERSNegative effect that one
chemical have with another chemical
What is ADR? - ANSWERSAn undesired side effect or toxicity
What organ excretes most medications? - ANSWERSKidneys
