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QMA INSULIN STATE TEST
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CCMS. ANSWER -clean catch midstream




QMA scope of practice. ANSWER -may perform hemoccult testing on stool
specimens as ordered by a physician




hemoccult testing. ANSWER -A screen for fecal occult blood




Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper). ANSWER -assess for expiration date




hypovalemia. ANSWER -state of decreased blood volume. May cause a high false
oximetry reading.




QMA's may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emergency without a physicians
order.. ANSWER -However there is often a PRN order for oxygen when the resident
falls short of breath/oxygen saturation levels are low.




QMA's may initiate a nasal cannula only in an emergency situation.. ANSWER -
QMA's may initiate non-sealing mask per emergency or PRN situation.

,oxygen dries out the mucous membranes of the mouth and respiratory system..
ANSWER -The physician may order humidity to be placed on the oxygen source.




Physician ordered humidity along w/ oxygen. (distilled water). ANSWER -This
means gas passes through the water and water vapor is picked up before going to the
resident.




When applying sterile/distilled water to residents oxygen remember to.. ANSWER -
discard the sterile/distilled water after 2 weeks.




Portable oxygen tanks. ANSWER -have a few lbs of oxygen, they can last up to 8 hrs.




Oxygen concentrator weighs approximately 35 lbs. It must be plugged in to an
electrical outlet.. ANSWER -Concentrator's extract oxygen from the room air and
circulates it back to the resident.




Do not use petroleum (vasoline) to resident's nares during administration of oxygen..
ANSWER -Example: dry lips, chap-stick should not be applied if it has vasoline in it.




Signs/symptoms of respiratory distress. ANSWER -rapid pulse, rapid,shallow, flaring
nostrils, restlessness respirations, cyanosis.




Position the resident in a Semi-Fowler's or Fowler's to maintain an open airway..
ANSWER -Apply ordered oxygen administration device.




Nasal cannula 1/2 inch prongs should be placed?. ANSWER -in a downward
direction.

, A reading on the oximetry of 90% may indicate?. ANSWER -Resident need to be
given oxygen'




Instilling a Commercially Prepared Disposable Enema.. ANSWER -Solution into the
rectum and sigmoid colon. Removes feces/flatus.




QMA's may only instill a commercially prepared enema which contains
approximately. ANSWER -120ml (4oz.) of fluid.




Commercially Prepared Disposable Enema's increases water absorption in the small
intestine by osmotic action.. ANSWER -A laxative effect that occurs due to increased
peristalsis and water retention.




Sodium bi-phosphate (fleet enema). ANSWER -is a saline laxative commonly ordered
to be administered.




Record color, consistency and amount after resident has had a. ANSWER -bowl
movement from a prepared disposable enema




A localized collection of puss in any part of the body which is the result of
disintegration or displacement of tissue.. ANSWER -Abscess




Chemical present in many organs and tissues of the body that has important
physiological functions, ex: transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse i.e.
neurotransmitters.. ANSWER -Acetylcholine

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