QMA CLASS 2023/2024

QMA CLASS 2023/2024 False - ANS-A qma may not administer controlled substances? False - ANS-A qma may administer medication by injection if required by the DON? Right dose,right time,right route,right resident,right medication,right documentation - ANS-The six rights of medication administration include Medical asepsis, standard precaution, cleaning with bleach - ANS-A pathogen is a harmful disease causing microorganism, what will help prevent infection in the facility an infection acquired in a hospital - ANS-nosocomial infection intense itching - ANS-define pruritus Cessation of breathing - ANS-Apnea means a temporary True - ANS-Pain is experienced differently by everyone. There may be visible signs of pain Antihistamines - ANS-What will help to depress allergic reactions? Brachial - ANS-Blood pressure is normally measured at what artery 101 F - ANS-Vital signs are important information for clinicians, an abnormal temp is? True - ANS-The systolic blood pressure is the force of blood when the heart is contracting In the ear - ANS-A tympanic temperature is measured by placing the thermometer where? Dorsal recumbent - ANS-What position would you use to instill a vaginal cream? Observe for feedback, receive the message, record the feedback - ANS-It is important to actively listen to the resident, elements of good communication involve? Pharmacology - ANS-The study of medication and the effects on the body is called Read the label, clarify any questionable orders, check the medication label against the MAR - ANS-When removing a medication from the medication cart for administration the qma should Antihistamine - ANS-Dimetapp and benadryl are examples of a(n) Any medication, every medication - ANS-Placing your initials in the appropriate box on the medication administration record is the normal procedure for charting what type of medication? 45-60 - ANS-When administrating medication via g-tube/j-tube, raising the hob decreases the risk of aspiration for the resident, using Fowlers position means the hob should be? Sinemet - ANS-Chronic diseases can be debilitating at any age; parkinsons disease is one example. What medication is used to help the sym of parkinsons? Sundowning - ANS-Alzhiemers population are often more confused later in the day, this effect is? Aricept - ANS-What medication is administered to help with alzheimer's disease Clean and orderly - ANS-When passing medications, the qma generally uses a medication cart, this should always be? Pediculosis - ANS-Sometimes residents may suffer infestations of head or body lice another name for this highly contagious infestation is? sidelying/lateral, 5 minutes - ANS-to easily instill ear drops what is the best position for a resident to be and how long for absorption notify the nurse so they can clarify the order - ANS-while preparing to administer medications to a resident you note the time is not indicated you should?