QMAP UNIT 8 FINAL REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Zach QMAP is passing the AM medications to his clients. He enters Ms. Cliento's room
with her medications. Place the steps below in the correct order of what he would say. *
- Correct Answers -Hello, I am Zach QMAP the QMAP! I'm here to administer your
morning medications.
Would you please tell me your name?
Thank you for telling me your name Ms. Cliento, I see it is you by the picture on your
chart.
When speaking with a client who has hearing loss, it is important to speak clearly, and
not to yell. * - Correct Answers -True
Is it necessary to identify yourself and explain why you are entering a client's room each
time? * - Correct Answers -Yes, you should always introduce yourself and explain why
you are there. Clients with memory impairments or mental health illnesses may quickly
forget who you are.
Improper care, such as administering medications improperly is an example of what
kind of abuse? * - Correct Answers -Physical
In an emergency, a QMAP should do which of the following? - Correct Answers -
Remain calm
Do not leave the client alone
Call for help or call 911 if alone.
Reassure the client.
What is anaphylactic shock? * - Correct Answers -A severe, life-threatening, allergic
reaction.
What are the Seven Rights of Medication Administration - Correct Answers -The Right
Client
The Right Time
The Right Medication
The Right Dose
The Right Route
The Right Documentation
The Right to Refuse
, When is it acceptable to leave the medication cart unlocked while you administer
medications? * - Correct Answers -Never
What is the single most important and effective way to prevent the spread of infection? *
- Correct Answers -Handwashing
When may a QMAP change the dial on a medication pen such as Ozempic or Insulin? *
- Correct Answers -Never
Medications that require refrigeration must be stored and locked separately from food. *
- Correct Answers -True
What instructions should you give your client when administering a coated tablet, such
as Propranolol EC? * - Correct Answers -Do not chew the medication, swallow it whole.
When preparing to pass medications, the Third Check is done when Putting Away the
medication before administration. * - Correct Answers -True
In addition to handwashing, what are other measures included in Standard
Precautions? - Correct Answers -Masking when infectious or at risk for infection.
Proper client positioning.
Wearing gloves any time you come into contact with mucous membranes, or non-intact
skin.
Wearing gloves any time you come into contact with a bodily fluid.
Why is it so important for a QMAP to wear gloves when administering a medication
through the Application route? - Correct Answers -Because the medication will absorb
into the QMAP as well as the client, and gloves also prevent contamination and spread
of infection.
Because the QMAPs skin will react with the medication changing the medication's
effect.
When performing the Three Checks, when is the Second Check performed? * - Correct
Answers -When pouring or preparing the medication
Sort the Three Checks in the order in which you would do them * - Correct Answers -
When you pull the medication from storage
When you pour the medication into the medication cup or otherwise prepare it.
When you put the medication away.
What is the best method to identify a client when administering medications? * - Correct
Answers -Use a photograph on the chart.
Approximately how long does it take for an SL tablet to dissolve? * - Correct Answers -
3-5 minutes
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Zach QMAP is passing the AM medications to his clients. He enters Ms. Cliento's room
with her medications. Place the steps below in the correct order of what he would say. *
- Correct Answers -Hello, I am Zach QMAP the QMAP! I'm here to administer your
morning medications.
Would you please tell me your name?
Thank you for telling me your name Ms. Cliento, I see it is you by the picture on your
chart.
When speaking with a client who has hearing loss, it is important to speak clearly, and
not to yell. * - Correct Answers -True
Is it necessary to identify yourself and explain why you are entering a client's room each
time? * - Correct Answers -Yes, you should always introduce yourself and explain why
you are there. Clients with memory impairments or mental health illnesses may quickly
forget who you are.
Improper care, such as administering medications improperly is an example of what
kind of abuse? * - Correct Answers -Physical
In an emergency, a QMAP should do which of the following? - Correct Answers -
Remain calm
Do not leave the client alone
Call for help or call 911 if alone.
Reassure the client.
What is anaphylactic shock? * - Correct Answers -A severe, life-threatening, allergic
reaction.
What are the Seven Rights of Medication Administration - Correct Answers -The Right
Client
The Right Time
The Right Medication
The Right Dose
The Right Route
The Right Documentation
The Right to Refuse
, When is it acceptable to leave the medication cart unlocked while you administer
medications? * - Correct Answers -Never
What is the single most important and effective way to prevent the spread of infection? *
- Correct Answers -Handwashing
When may a QMAP change the dial on a medication pen such as Ozempic or Insulin? *
- Correct Answers -Never
Medications that require refrigeration must be stored and locked separately from food. *
- Correct Answers -True
What instructions should you give your client when administering a coated tablet, such
as Propranolol EC? * - Correct Answers -Do not chew the medication, swallow it whole.
When preparing to pass medications, the Third Check is done when Putting Away the
medication before administration. * - Correct Answers -True
In addition to handwashing, what are other measures included in Standard
Precautions? - Correct Answers -Masking when infectious or at risk for infection.
Proper client positioning.
Wearing gloves any time you come into contact with mucous membranes, or non-intact
skin.
Wearing gloves any time you come into contact with a bodily fluid.
Why is it so important for a QMAP to wear gloves when administering a medication
through the Application route? - Correct Answers -Because the medication will absorb
into the QMAP as well as the client, and gloves also prevent contamination and spread
of infection.
Because the QMAPs skin will react with the medication changing the medication's
effect.
When performing the Three Checks, when is the Second Check performed? * - Correct
Answers -When pouring or preparing the medication
Sort the Three Checks in the order in which you would do them * - Correct Answers -
When you pull the medication from storage
When you pour the medication into the medication cup or otherwise prepare it.
When you put the medication away.
What is the best method to identify a client when administering medications? * - Correct
Answers -Use a photograph on the chart.
Approximately how long does it take for an SL tablet to dissolve? * - Correct Answers -
3-5 minutes
