QMA PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - ANSWERSa. 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 - ANSWERSa. 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 - ANSWERSThe threat to use force against another
person and the carrying out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - ANSWERSFails 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 - ANSWERSa. Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects
c. Document the medication error
d. Truthfully report the error
Residents Rights include what? - ANSWERSa. 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? - ANSWERSa.
Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - ANSWERSSpoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: -
ANSWERSRemaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - ANSWERSPermanent
Cognitive impairment
, Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are
symptoms of? - ANSWERSSundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - ANSWERSProvide a quiet calm
environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - ANSWERSRemain Calm and
in control
Infection can be transmitted by - ANSWERSa. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - ANSWERSa. 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? - ANSWERSHepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - ANSWERSan infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - ANSWERSRemove 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 -
ANSWERSUse the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - ANSWERSCall 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 - ANSWERSShock
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 - ANSWERSCardiac Arrest
If a resident has a seizure you should - ANSWERSa. remove objects from the vicinity
b. loosen the resident's clothing
c. never restrain the resident
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - ANSWERSa. 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 - ANSWERSa. 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 - ANSWERSThe threat to use force against another
person and the carrying out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - ANSWERSFails 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 - ANSWERSa. Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects
c. Document the medication error
d. Truthfully report the error
Residents Rights include what? - ANSWERSa. 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? - ANSWERSa.
Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - ANSWERSSpoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: -
ANSWERSRemaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - ANSWERSPermanent
Cognitive impairment
, Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are
symptoms of? - ANSWERSSundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - ANSWERSProvide a quiet calm
environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - ANSWERSRemain Calm and
in control
Infection can be transmitted by - ANSWERSa. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? - ANSWERSa. 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? - ANSWERSHepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - ANSWERSan infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - ANSWERSRemove 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 -
ANSWERSUse the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - ANSWERSCall 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 - ANSWERSShock
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 - ANSWERSCardiac Arrest
If a resident has a seizure you should - ANSWERSa. remove objects from the vicinity
b. loosen the resident's clothing
c. never restrain the resident
