Maine CRMA Section 1 & 2 Question and
Answers
Scope of Practice Correct Answer-what you are allowed/not allowed to
do by state law.
Expired Certificate Correct Answer-may not pass meds
3 ways to prevent infection Correct Answer-wash hands, wear gloves,
immunizations
removing any of these 4 links will break the chain Correct Answer-
germs, place, host, portal of entry
signs and symptoms of infection Correct Answer-inflamed skin,
fever/chills, pus, vomiting/nausea, diarrhea, sore throat/cough, painful
urination
5 ways to take temp Correct Answer-orally, axillary, rectally, otic, on
the skin
most accurate way to take temp Correct Answer-rectal
5 vital signs that alert us to change are Correct Answer-temp (t),
blood pressure (bp),
pulse (p),
,respiration (r),
oxygen (02)
Radial pulse Correct Answer-60-100 bpm, average 80
Respirations Correct Answer-12-20 per minute
What is needed to take vital signs: Correct Answer-A bp cuff,
stethoscope, thermometer, Timer
List 2 locations for taking a pulse Correct Answer-radial (thumb side of
persons wrist,
apical (stethoscope, mid nipple of left chest)
when is a good time to monitor respirations Correct Answer-when the
person is unaware (because they might altar their breathing)
What 2 pressures are measured when taking blood pressure Correct
Answer-Systolic, Diastolic
What does crma stand for? Correct Answer-Certified Residential
Medication Aide
Psychopathic meds are good for how long Correct Answer-3 mo. or 90
days
, Narcotics are good for how long Correct Answer-1 mo. or 30 days
4 ways to take a pulse Correct Answer-radial (wrist), brachial (elbow),
carotid (neck), apical (chest)
Who can accept telephone orders? Correct Answer-rn or pharmacist
What are Schedule 2 meds? Correct Answer-Controlled substances.
Need to be counted and signed once a day if used. Once per shift.
Once a week if not used. To destroy, there must be 2 people present.
Must be kept separate from other meds and double locked.
Blood Pressure Correct Answer-120/80
Systolic/Diasystolic
Must Re-certify Correct Answer-After two years. Have 30 days after 2
yr. mark to recert. or have to retake class.
PRN Correct Answer-Can take the drug "As need", Stands for "when
necessary".
Answers
Scope of Practice Correct Answer-what you are allowed/not allowed to
do by state law.
Expired Certificate Correct Answer-may not pass meds
3 ways to prevent infection Correct Answer-wash hands, wear gloves,
immunizations
removing any of these 4 links will break the chain Correct Answer-
germs, place, host, portal of entry
signs and symptoms of infection Correct Answer-inflamed skin,
fever/chills, pus, vomiting/nausea, diarrhea, sore throat/cough, painful
urination
5 ways to take temp Correct Answer-orally, axillary, rectally, otic, on
the skin
most accurate way to take temp Correct Answer-rectal
5 vital signs that alert us to change are Correct Answer-temp (t),
blood pressure (bp),
pulse (p),
,respiration (r),
oxygen (02)
Radial pulse Correct Answer-60-100 bpm, average 80
Respirations Correct Answer-12-20 per minute
What is needed to take vital signs: Correct Answer-A bp cuff,
stethoscope, thermometer, Timer
List 2 locations for taking a pulse Correct Answer-radial (thumb side of
persons wrist,
apical (stethoscope, mid nipple of left chest)
when is a good time to monitor respirations Correct Answer-when the
person is unaware (because they might altar their breathing)
What 2 pressures are measured when taking blood pressure Correct
Answer-Systolic, Diastolic
What does crma stand for? Correct Answer-Certified Residential
Medication Aide
Psychopathic meds are good for how long Correct Answer-3 mo. or 90
days
, Narcotics are good for how long Correct Answer-1 mo. or 30 days
4 ways to take a pulse Correct Answer-radial (wrist), brachial (elbow),
carotid (neck), apical (chest)
Who can accept telephone orders? Correct Answer-rn or pharmacist
What are Schedule 2 meds? Correct Answer-Controlled substances.
Need to be counted and signed once a day if used. Once per shift.
Once a week if not used. To destroy, there must be 2 people present.
Must be kept separate from other meds and double locked.
Blood Pressure Correct Answer-120/80
Systolic/Diasystolic
Must Re-certify Correct Answer-After two years. Have 30 days after 2
yr. mark to recert. or have to retake class.
PRN Correct Answer-Can take the drug "As need", Stands for "when
necessary".
