Indiana QMA Study Guide Exam
Questions with Correct Answers 2027
Graded A
What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? - ANSWER-60 hours
score required to pass QMA exam? - ANSWER-80%
how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? - ANSWER-3 times
QMA certification expires every __ years - ANSWER-2
how many inservice hours does a QMA need annually? - ANSWER-6 hours
inservice education must include what 3 QMA skills: - ANSWER-1. blood glucose
testing
2. hemoccult testing
3. G-tube/J-tube medication administeration
What is needed before a QMA may administer a PRN medication? - ANSWER-
licensed nurse authorization
,what is needed in the documentation of a PRN medication? - ANSWER-need for
medication, time symptoms occur, nurse authorization and co-signature
T/F: A QMA may assess a resident's condition - ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: A QMA can call a physician or take a written/verbal order - ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: A QMA may administer an injectable medication (not including insulin) -
ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: A QMA may not administer tubes via NG tube - ANSWER-TRUE
A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form? - ANSWER-metered
dose inhaler
T/F: A QMA can instill irrigation fluids - ANSWER-FALSE, except disposable enema
A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage? - ANSWER-
stage 1 ONLY
QMA may administer oxygen only in what case? - ANSWER-emergency only
T/F: A QMA can administer medications via J-tube/G-tube - ANSWER-TRUE
, T/F: A QMA may crush or alter medications only as approved by physician or
manufacturer - ANSWER-TRUE
It is the QMA's responsibility to know the ____ and _____ of his/her facility -
ANSWER-policy and procedures
what is the difference between assault and battery? - ANSWER-assault-
threatening or attempt to cause harm without consent
battery- action of threat to harm without consent
what is the difference between slander and libel? - ANSWER-Slander is spoken and
libel is written
failing to perform a safety check on equipment before use would be an example
of____ - ANSWER-negligence/malpractice
performing outside scope of practice is an example of - ANSWER-
malpractice/negligence
failing to knock before entering a residents room is an example of - ANSWER-
invasion of privacy
define euthanansia - ANSWER-the termination of terminally/seriously ill person's
life in order to relive pain and suffering
Questions with Correct Answers 2027
Graded A
What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? - ANSWER-60 hours
score required to pass QMA exam? - ANSWER-80%
how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? - ANSWER-3 times
QMA certification expires every __ years - ANSWER-2
how many inservice hours does a QMA need annually? - ANSWER-6 hours
inservice education must include what 3 QMA skills: - ANSWER-1. blood glucose
testing
2. hemoccult testing
3. G-tube/J-tube medication administeration
What is needed before a QMA may administer a PRN medication? - ANSWER-
licensed nurse authorization
,what is needed in the documentation of a PRN medication? - ANSWER-need for
medication, time symptoms occur, nurse authorization and co-signature
T/F: A QMA may assess a resident's condition - ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: A QMA can call a physician or take a written/verbal order - ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: A QMA may administer an injectable medication (not including insulin) -
ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: A QMA may not administer tubes via NG tube - ANSWER-TRUE
A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form? - ANSWER-metered
dose inhaler
T/F: A QMA can instill irrigation fluids - ANSWER-FALSE, except disposable enema
A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage? - ANSWER-
stage 1 ONLY
QMA may administer oxygen only in what case? - ANSWER-emergency only
T/F: A QMA can administer medications via J-tube/G-tube - ANSWER-TRUE
, T/F: A QMA may crush or alter medications only as approved by physician or
manufacturer - ANSWER-TRUE
It is the QMA's responsibility to know the ____ and _____ of his/her facility -
ANSWER-policy and procedures
what is the difference between assault and battery? - ANSWER-assault-
threatening or attempt to cause harm without consent
battery- action of threat to harm without consent
what is the difference between slander and libel? - ANSWER-Slander is spoken and
libel is written
failing to perform a safety check on equipment before use would be an example
of____ - ANSWER-negligence/malpractice
performing outside scope of practice is an example of - ANSWER-
malpractice/negligence
failing to knock before entering a residents room is an example of - ANSWER-
invasion of privacy
define euthanansia - ANSWER-the termination of terminally/seriously ill person's
life in order to relive pain and suffering
