QMA PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS The threat to use force against another person and
the carrying out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - ANS 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 - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS a. Formulating the
message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - ANS Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - ANS Remaining Calm
and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - ANS Permanent Cognitive
impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? -
ANS Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - ANS Provide a quiet calm
environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - ANS Remain Calm and in control
Infection can be transmitted by - ANS a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
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, c. Objects
d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - ANS 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? - ANS Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - ANS an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - ANS 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 -
ANS Use the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Cardiac Arrest
If a resident has a seizure you should - ANS a. remove objects from the vicinity
b. loosen the resident's clothing
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS The threat to use force against another person and
the carrying out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - ANS 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 - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS a. Formulating the
message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - ANS Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - ANS Remaining Calm
and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - ANS Permanent Cognitive
impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? -
ANS Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - ANS Provide a quiet calm
environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - ANS Remain Calm and in control
Infection can be transmitted by - ANS a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
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, c. Objects
d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - ANS 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? - ANS Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - ANS an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - ANS 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 -
ANS Use the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Cardiac Arrest
If a resident has a seizure you should - ANS a. remove objects from the vicinity
b. loosen the resident's clothing
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