QMA STATE TEST 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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.
,QMA STATE TEST 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
, QMA STATE TEST 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
Naturally acquired immunity obtained by contracting a disease or by the injection the infectious
organism. - (ANSWER)Active Immunity
An undesired side effect of a medication or toxicity - (ANSWER)Adverse effect
Psychotic reaction in which a person exhibits wide swing in emotional feeling. - (ANSWER)Affective
psychosis
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome effect the body's ability to fight infections - (ANSWER)(AIDS)
Spread through body fluids
Motor restlessness continuous movement of mouth, hands, picking at self and rocking in a chair -
(ANSWER)Akathisia
Complete or partial loss of muscle movement - (ANSWER)Akinesia
A substance that causes a hypersensitive reaction (an allegy) - (ANSWER)Allergen
Sensitivity to any substance contacted by touch, inhalation, ingestion or injections ( such as poison ivy,
pollen, insect bites, foods or meds); causes sneezing, itching, swelling, difficulty in breathing -
(ANSWER)Allergic Effect
Medications that relieve muscle, joint and bone pain - (ANSWER)Analgesics
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.
,QMA STATE TEST 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
, QMA STATE TEST 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
Naturally acquired immunity obtained by contracting a disease or by the injection the infectious
organism. - (ANSWER)Active Immunity
An undesired side effect of a medication or toxicity - (ANSWER)Adverse effect
Psychotic reaction in which a person exhibits wide swing in emotional feeling. - (ANSWER)Affective
psychosis
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome effect the body's ability to fight infections - (ANSWER)(AIDS)
Spread through body fluids
Motor restlessness continuous movement of mouth, hands, picking at self and rocking in a chair -
(ANSWER)Akathisia
Complete or partial loss of muscle movement - (ANSWER)Akinesia
A substance that causes a hypersensitive reaction (an allegy) - (ANSWER)Allergen
Sensitivity to any substance contacted by touch, inhalation, ingestion or injections ( such as poison ivy,
pollen, insect bites, foods or meds); causes sneezing, itching, swelling, difficulty in breathing -
(ANSWER)Allergic Effect
Medications that relieve muscle, joint and bone pain - (ANSWER)Analgesics
