QMA practice test Questions and Answers
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The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - ✔✔a. assessing the residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
What are some of the QMA scope of practice - ✔✔a. observe and report to the facility licensed nurse
reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a resident
b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
c. count and administer and document controlled substances
Assault and Battery is defined as - ✔✔The threat to use force against another person and the carrying
out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - ✔✔Fails to inform the licensed nurse of medication
error
If a QMA makes a medication error what are some of the following actions that should take place - ✔✔a.
Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects
c. Document the medication error
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,d. Truthfully report the error
Residents Rights include what? - ✔✔a. The right to voice grievances
b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
c. The right to be free from abuse
The Four Elements of successful communication include what? - ✔✔a. Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - ✔✔Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - ✔✔Remaining Calm and Attempting
to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - ✔✔Permanent Cognitive impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? -
✔✔Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - ✔✔Provide a quiet calm environment away from
groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - ✔✔Remain Calm and in control
Infection can be transmitted by - ✔✔a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
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, c. Objects
d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - ✔✔a. Wearing gloves when indicated for resident care
b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur
c. washing hands at appropriate times
A contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and spread by exposure to infected blood, sexual
contact or fecal/oral contact is called? - ✔✔Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - ✔✔an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - ✔✔Remove the resident from the immediate area of the fire to a
place of safety
If a resident is chocking and a complete blockage of airway is present you should first - ✔✔Use the
Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - ✔✔Call for help Immediately
When vital parts of the body (brain, heart, and lungs) do not get enough blood and the resident has a
rapid heart beat, pallor, perspiration, light headedness, chills, fainting, low blood pressure, and confused
this is called - ✔✔Shock
If a resident heart function and circulation stop and the resident is unresponsive there is no chest
movement or pulse, pupils are dilated and fixed, and skin is cyanotic the resident might be experiencing -
✔✔Cardiac Arrest
If a resident has a seizure you should - ✔✔a. remove objects from the vicinity
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The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - ✔✔a. assessing the residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
What are some of the QMA scope of practice - ✔✔a. observe and report to the facility licensed nurse
reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a resident
b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
c. count and administer and document controlled substances
Assault and Battery is defined as - ✔✔The threat to use force against another person and the carrying
out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - ✔✔Fails to inform the licensed nurse of medication
error
If a QMA makes a medication error what are some of the following actions that should take place - ✔✔a.
Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects
c. Document the medication error
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,d. Truthfully report the error
Residents Rights include what? - ✔✔a. The right to voice grievances
b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
c. The right to be free from abuse
The Four Elements of successful communication include what? - ✔✔a. Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - ✔✔Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - ✔✔Remaining Calm and Attempting
to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - ✔✔Permanent Cognitive impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? -
✔✔Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - ✔✔Provide a quiet calm environment away from
groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - ✔✔Remain Calm and in control
Infection can be transmitted by - ✔✔a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
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, c. Objects
d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - ✔✔a. Wearing gloves when indicated for resident care
b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur
c. washing hands at appropriate times
A contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and spread by exposure to infected blood, sexual
contact or fecal/oral contact is called? - ✔✔Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - ✔✔an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - ✔✔Remove the resident from the immediate area of the fire to a
place of safety
If a resident is chocking and a complete blockage of airway is present you should first - ✔✔Use the
Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - ✔✔Call for help Immediately
When vital parts of the body (brain, heart, and lungs) do not get enough blood and the resident has a
rapid heart beat, pallor, perspiration, light headedness, chills, fainting, low blood pressure, and confused
this is called - ✔✔Shock
If a resident heart function and circulation stop and the resident is unresponsive there is no chest
movement or pulse, pupils are dilated and fixed, and skin is cyanotic the resident might be experiencing -
✔✔Cardiac Arrest
If a resident has a seizure you should - ✔✔a. remove objects from the vicinity
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