The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly -
CORRECT ANSWER False
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is
reported by the resident - CORRECT ANSWER True
What is assault and battery? - CORRECT ANSWER A verbal threat that is carried out
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an observation or
occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using broken equipment would be an
example of: - CORRECT ANSWER Negligence
What describes "painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease"? -
CORRECT ANSWER Euthanasia
Medication errors can be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER Lack of concentration,
lack of knowledge, poor communication, performing outside your scope of practice
If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Undesirable medication effects could be - CORRECT ANSWER Vomiting, dizziness,
hives/drowsiness, difficult breathing
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER Immediately
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's -
CORRECT ANSWER False
What is verbal communication? - CORRECT ANSWER Written or spoken words
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? - CORRECT ANSWER Severe
head trauma
Stroke
Brain disease
What is sundowning? - CORRECT ANSWER Increased confusion and restlessness
in late afternoon
, When interacting with an anxious resident you should: - CORRECT ANSWER
Provide a quiet, calm environment away from groups
When interacting with a combative resident you should: - CORRECT ANSWER
Remain calm and in control
What is nosocomial infection? - CORRECT ANSWER An infection squired while in a
facility
What is hepatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER A contagious liver disease
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use: - CORRECT ANSWER Gloves, paper
towels, wet floor sign
When do you clean up a spill? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove
residents
To use a fir extinguisher, what does the P stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Pull the
pin
Medications: the trade/brand name is always: - CORRECT ANSWER Capital letters
Synthetic medications are: - CORRECT ANSWER Man-made
The systemic effect of a medication _______________. - CORRECT ANSWER
Effects the entire body
The effects of medication is ________________. - CORRECT ANSWER The
observable results of changes in the body
An antagonistic effect is _________________. - CORRECT ANSWER Negative
effect that one chemical have with another chemical
What is ADR? - CORRECT ANSWER An undesired side effect or toxicity
What organ excretes most medications? - CORRECT ANSWER Kidneys
What are legend medications? - CORRECT ANSWER Medication that can only be
obtained with a prescription
Qma's can take phone orders if they repeat the order back to the doctor for accuracy. -
CORRECT ANSWER False