IVY TECH QMA PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. Factors that affect the absorption of medications include:
Correct Answer: Route, dosage, chemical composition, and form
Rationale: Medication absorption depends on the route of administration, dosage,
physical/chemical properties of the drug, and the form of the medication.
2. If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused by
what medication?
Correct Answer: Prednisone
Rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can cause weight gain, mood changes, sweating,
and other hormonal effects.
3. If you drop a medication on the cart top or floor, you should:
Correct Answer: Discard the medication and obtain a new dose
Rationale: A medication that falls on an unclean surface is contaminated and must not be
administered.
4. If a medication is ordered daily at 9 AM, the acceptable time frame to administer this is
when?
Correct Answer: One hour before or one hour after the scheduled time
Rationale: Most medications have an acceptable administration window to maintain safety and
effectiveness.
, 5. When you sign your name on an injury in the resident's chart, this indicates that you:
Correct Answer: Are responsible for the information documented
Rationale: Signing documentation confirms that you recorded accurate information and are
accountable for it.
6. If the HOB is elevated 50 degrees, you are in:
Correct Answer: Semi-Fowler's position
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position usually involves elevating the head of bed approximately 30–
45 degrees (higher angles may be considered high Fowler’s depending on facility policy).
7. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease of:
Correct Answer: The joints and connective tissue
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease causing inflammation of joints.
8. Prednisone is classified as:
Correct Answer: A corticosteroid
Rationale: Prednisone reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses.
9. If a resident takes a medication PO this means you administer the med:
Correct Answer: By mouth
Rationale: PO means per os, meaning orally.
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. Factors that affect the absorption of medications include:
Correct Answer: Route, dosage, chemical composition, and form
Rationale: Medication absorption depends on the route of administration, dosage,
physical/chemical properties of the drug, and the form of the medication.
2. If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused by
what medication?
Correct Answer: Prednisone
Rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can cause weight gain, mood changes, sweating,
and other hormonal effects.
3. If you drop a medication on the cart top or floor, you should:
Correct Answer: Discard the medication and obtain a new dose
Rationale: A medication that falls on an unclean surface is contaminated and must not be
administered.
4. If a medication is ordered daily at 9 AM, the acceptable time frame to administer this is
when?
Correct Answer: One hour before or one hour after the scheduled time
Rationale: Most medications have an acceptable administration window to maintain safety and
effectiveness.
, 5. When you sign your name on an injury in the resident's chart, this indicates that you:
Correct Answer: Are responsible for the information documented
Rationale: Signing documentation confirms that you recorded accurate information and are
accountable for it.
6. If the HOB is elevated 50 degrees, you are in:
Correct Answer: Semi-Fowler's position
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position usually involves elevating the head of bed approximately 30–
45 degrees (higher angles may be considered high Fowler’s depending on facility policy).
7. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease of:
Correct Answer: The joints and connective tissue
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease causing inflammation of joints.
8. Prednisone is classified as:
Correct Answer: A corticosteroid
Rationale: Prednisone reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses.
9. If a resident takes a medication PO this means you administer the med:
Correct Answer: By mouth
Rationale: PO means per os, meaning orally.
10.TIfTaTresidentTisTrestlessTandTtheirTrespirationsTareTshallowTandTrapidTyouTwill:
CorrectTAnswer:TAssessTtheTresidentTandTnotifyTtheTnurse
Rationale:TRestlessnessTwithTabnormalTbreathingTmayTindicateTaTchangeTinTconditionTrequiringTas
sessment.
